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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.47, 1,448.43 and 503.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.47, 1,448.43 and 503.01 is: 754.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.47 : 1,448.43 = 503.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.47/1,448.43 = 503.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.47x = 1,448.43 × 503.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.47x = 728,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,575.72/965.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.63

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