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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.77, 1,333.53 and 593.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.77, 1,333.53 and 593.62 is: 818.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.77 : 1,333.53 = 593.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.77/1,333.53 = 593.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.77x = 1,333.53 × 593.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.77x = 791,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,610.08/966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.82

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