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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.97, 1,449.24 and 503.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.97, 1,449.24 and 503.07 is: 755.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.97 : 1,449.24 = 503.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.97/1,449.24 = 503.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.97x = 1,449.24 × 503.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.97x = 729,069.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,069.17/964.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.54

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