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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.71, 1,445.86 and 502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.71, 1,445.86 and 502.48 is: 752.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.71 : 1,445.86 = 502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.71/1,445.86 = 502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.71x = 1,445.86 × 502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.71x = 726,515.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,515.73/965.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.31

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