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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.13, 1,447.98 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.13, 1,447.98 and 503.64 is: 754.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.13 : 1,447.98 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.13/1,447.98 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.13x = 1,447.98 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.13x = 729,253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,253.41/966.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.82

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