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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.84, 1,446.36 and 502.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.84, 1,446.36 and 502.33 is: 753.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.84 : 1,446.36 = 502.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.84/1,446.36 = 502.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.84x = 1,446.36 × 502.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.84x = 726,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,550.02/964.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.03

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