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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.68, 1,447.56 and 503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.68, 1,447.56 and 503.20 is: 754.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.68 : 1,447.56 = 503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.68/1,447.56 = 503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.68x = 1,447.56 × 503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.68x = 728,412.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,412.19/965.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.30

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