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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.92, 1,445.01 and 502.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.92, 1,445.01 and 502.02 is: 751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.92 : 1,445.01 = 502.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.92/1,445.01 = 502.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.92x = 1,445.01 × 502.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.92x = 725,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,423.92/964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.80

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