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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.54, 1,333.72 and 593.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.54, 1,333.72 and 593.53 is: 819.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.54 : 1,333.72 = 593.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.54/1,333.72 = 593.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.54x = 1,333.72 × 593.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.54x = 791,602.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,602.83/966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.01

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