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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.30, 1,449.18 and 503.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.30, 1,449.18 and 503.39 is: 755.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.30 : 1,449.18 = 503.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.30/1,449.18 = 503.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.30x = 1,449.18 × 503.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.30x = 729,506.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,506.34/965.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.73

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