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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.48, 1,333.41 and 588.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.48, 1,333.41 and 588.50 is: 811.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.48 : 1,333.41 = 588.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.48/1,333.41 = 588.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.48x = 1,333.41 × 588.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.48x = 784,711.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,711.22/966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.93

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