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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.22, 1,449.06 and 503.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.22, 1,449.06 and 503.31 is: 755.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.22 : 1,449.06 = 503.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.22/1,449.06 = 503.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.22x = 1,449.06 × 503.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.22x = 729,326.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,326.39/965.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.61

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