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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.22, 1,446.53 and 502.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.22, 1,446.53 and 502.03 is: 752.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.22 : 1,446.53 = 502.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.22/1,446.53 = 502.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.22x = 1,446.53 × 502.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.22x = 726,201.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,201.46/965.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.37

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