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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.72, 1,334.15 and 593.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.72, 1,334.15 and 593.61 is: 819.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.72 : 1,334.15 = 593.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.72/1,334.15 = 593.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.72x = 1,334.15 × 593.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.72x = 791,961.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,961.81/966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.23

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