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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.37, 1,334.29 and 593.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.37, 1,334.29 and 593.85 is: 819.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.37 : 1,334.29 = 593.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.37/1,334.29 = 593.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.37x = 1,334.29 × 593.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.37x = 792,368.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,368.30/966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.94

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