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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.96, 1,334.09 and 593.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.96, 1,334.09 and 593.55 is: 818.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.96 : 1,334.09 = 593.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.96/1,334.09 = 593.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.96x = 1,334.09 × 593.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.96x = 791,846.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,846.15/966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.90

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