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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.07, 1,446.26 and 501.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.07, 1,446.26 and 501.93 is: 752.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.07 : 1,446.26 = 501.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.07/1,446.26 = 501.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.07x = 1,446.26 × 501.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.07x = 725,918.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,918.77/965.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.19

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