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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.65, 1,447.83 and 502.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.65, 1,447.83 and 502.77 is: 754.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.65 : 1,447.83 = 502.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.65/1,447.83 = 502.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.65x = 1,447.83 × 502.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.65x = 727,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,925.49/964.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.60

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