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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.22, 1,445.92 and 503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.22, 1,445.92 and 503.30 is: 753.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.22 : 1,445.92 = 503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.22/1,445.92 = 503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.22x = 1,445.92 × 503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.22x = 727,731.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,731.54/965.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.95

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