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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.56, 1,333.58 and 593.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.56, 1,333.58 and 593.51 is: 818.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.56 : 1,333.58 = 593.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.56/1,333.58 = 593.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.56x = 1,333.58 × 593.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.56x = 791,483.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,483.43/966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.87

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