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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.44, 1,444.14 and 500.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.44, 1,444.14 and 500.76 is: 750.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.44 : 1,444.14 = 500.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.44/1,444.14 = 500.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.44x = 1,444.14 × 500.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.44x = 723,159.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,159.07/963.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.60

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