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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.81, 1,334.89 and 594.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.81, 1,334.89 and 594.29 is: 820.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.81 : 1,334.89 = 594.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.81/1,334.89 = 594.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.81x = 1,334.89 × 594.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.81x = 793,310.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,310.85/966.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.54

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