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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.84, 1,446.05 and 502.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.84, 1,446.05 and 502.61 is: 752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.84 : 1,446.05 = 502.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.84/1,446.05 = 502.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.84x = 1,446.05 × 502.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.84x = 726,793.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,793.22/965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.50

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