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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.68, 1,334.06 and 588.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.68, 1,334.06 and 588.47 is: 812.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.68 : 1,334.06 = 588.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.68/1,334.06 = 588.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.68x = 1,334.06 × 588.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.68x = 785,044.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,044.68/966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.11

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