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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.25, 1,449.12 and 503.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.25, 1,449.12 and 503.35 is: 755.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.25 : 1,449.12 = 503.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.25/1,449.12 = 503.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.25x = 1,449.12 × 503.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.25x = 729,414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,414.55/965.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.67

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