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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.38, 1,447.48 and 502.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.38, 1,447.48 and 502.49 is: 754.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.38 : 1,447.48 = 502.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.38/1,447.48 = 502.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.38x = 1,447.48 × 502.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.38x = 727,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,346.59/964.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.21

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