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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.47, 1,445.54 and 502.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.47, 1,445.54 and 502.01 is: 752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.47 : 1,445.54 = 502.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.47/1,445.54 = 502.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.47x = 1,445.54 × 502.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.47x = 725,665.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,665.80/964.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.40

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