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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.48, 1,447.17 and 502.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.48, 1,447.17 and 502.02 is: 753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.48 : 1,447.17 = 502.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.48/1,447.17 = 502.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.48x = 1,447.17 × 502.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.48x = 726,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,501.05/964.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.26

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