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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.05, 1,448.33 and 502.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.05, 1,448.33 and 502.95 is: 754.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.05 : 1,448.33 = 502.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.05/1,448.33 = 502.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.05x = 1,448.33 × 502.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.05x = 728,437.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,437.57/965.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.82

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