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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.46, 1,333.38 and 593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.46, 1,333.38 and 593.16 is: 818.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.46 : 1,333.38 = 593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.46/1,333.38 = 593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.46x = 1,333.38 × 593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.46x = 790,907.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,907.68/966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.36

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