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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.09, 1,447.59 and 503.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.09, 1,447.59 and 503.19 is: 753.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.09 : 1,447.59 = 503.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.09/1,447.59 = 503.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.09x = 1,447.59 × 503.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.09x = 728,412.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,412.81/966.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.98

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