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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.85, 1,332.79 and 593.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.85, 1,332.79 and 593.54 is: 818.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.85 : 1,332.79 = 593.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.85/1,332.79 = 593.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.85x = 1,332.79 × 593.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.85x = 791,064.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,064.18/966.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.19

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