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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.04, 1,447.86 and 503.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.04, 1,447.86 and 503.58 is: 754.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.04 : 1,447.86 = 503.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.04/1,447.86 = 503.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.04x = 1,447.86 × 503.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.04x = 729,113.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,113.34/966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.74

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