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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.36, 1,334.27 and 593.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.36, 1,334.27 and 593.46 is: 819.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.36 : 1,334.27 = 593.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.36/1,334.27 = 593.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.36x = 1,334.27 × 593.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.36x = 791,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,837.36/966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.40

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