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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.54, 1,445.28 and 501.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.54, 1,445.28 and 501.16 is: 751.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.54 : 1,445.28 = 501.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.54/1,445.28 = 501.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.54x = 1,445.28 × 501.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.54x = 724,316.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,316.52/963.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.72

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