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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.24, 1,449.20 and 503.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.24, 1,449.20 and 503.36 is: 755.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.24 : 1,449.20 = 503.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.24/1,449.20 = 503.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.24x = 1,449.20 × 503.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.24x = 729,469.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,469.31/965.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.74

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