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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.06, 1,446.35 and 501.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.06, 1,446.35 and 501.71 is: 752.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.06 : 1,446.35 = 501.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.06/1,446.35 = 501.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.06x = 1,446.35 × 501.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.06x = 725,641.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,641.34/964.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.69

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