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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.90, 1,448.84 and 503.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.90, 1,448.84 and 503.90 is: 755.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.90 : 1,448.84 = 503.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.90/1,448.84 = 503.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.90x = 1,448.84 × 503.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.90x = 730,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,069.92/965.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.84

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