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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.07, 1,448.59 and 502.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.07, 1,448.59 and 502.73 is: 753.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.07 : 1,448.59 = 502.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.07/1,448.59 = 502.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.07x = 1,448.59 × 502.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.07x = 728,249.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,249.65/966.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.83

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