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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.11, 1,443.04 and 501.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.11, 1,443.04 and 501.27 is: 750.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.11 : 1,443.04 = 501.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.11/1,443.04 = 501.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.11x = 1,443.04 × 501.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.11x = 723,352.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,352.66/964.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.28

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