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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.22, 1,445.03 and 501.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.22, 1,445.03 and 501.03 is: 750.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.22 : 1,445.03 = 501.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.22/1,445.03 = 501.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.22x = 1,445.03 × 501.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.22x = 724,003.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,003.38/964.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.87

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