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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.77, 1,448.28 and 503.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.77, 1,448.28 and 503.43 is: 755.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.77 : 1,448.28 = 503.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.77/1,448.28 = 503.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.77x = 1,448.28 × 503.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.77x = 729,107.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,107.60/964.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.73

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