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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.13, 1,445.67 and 501.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.13, 1,445.67 and 501.54 is: 751.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.13 : 1,445.67 = 501.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.13/1,445.67 = 501.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.13x = 1,445.67 × 501.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.13x = 725,061.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,061.33/965.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.26

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