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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.84, 1,450.55 and 503.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.84, 1,450.55 and 503.94 is: 756.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.84 : 1,450.55 = 503.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.84/1,450.55 = 503.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.84x = 1,450.55 × 503.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.84x = 730,991.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,991.43/965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.84

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