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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.66, 1,449.34 and 503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.66, 1,449.34 and 503.76 is: 756.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.66 : 1,449.34 = 503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.66/1,449.34 = 503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.66x = 1,449.34 × 503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.66x = 730,119.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,119.52/965.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.08

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