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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.63, 1,445.73 and 502.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.63, 1,445.73 and 502.13 is: 752.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.63 : 1,445.73 = 502.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.63/1,445.73 = 502.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.63x = 1,445.73 × 502.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.63x = 725,948.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,948.02/964.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.57

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