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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.64, 1,448.82 and 503.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.64, 1,448.82 and 503.13 is: 754.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.64 : 1,448.82 = 503.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.64/1,448.82 = 503.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.64x = 1,448.82 × 503.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.64x = 728,944.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,944.81/965.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.88

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