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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.58, 1,334.01 and 593.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.58, 1,334.01 and 593.48 is: 819.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.58 : 1,334.01 = 593.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.58/1,334.01 = 593.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.58x = 1,334.01 × 593.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.58x = 791,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,708.25/966.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.08

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