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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.05, 1,446.30 and 501.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.05, 1,446.30 and 501.90 is: 752.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.05 : 1,446.30 = 501.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.05/1,446.30 = 501.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.05x = 1,446.30 × 501.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.05x = 725,897.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,897.97/964.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.97

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