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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.10, 1,443.45 and 500.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.10, 1,443.45 and 500.61 is: 750.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.10 : 1,443.45 = 500.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.10/1,443.45 = 500.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.10x = 1,443.45 × 500.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.10x = 722,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,598.50/963.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.29

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