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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.97, 1,450.74 and 504.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.97, 1,450.74 and 504.07 is: 757.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.97 : 1,450.74 = 504.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.97/1,450.74 = 504.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.97x = 1,450.74 × 504.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.97x = 731,274.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,274.51/965.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.04

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