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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.17, 1,449.27 and 503.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.17, 1,449.27 and 503.87 is: 755.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.17 : 1,449.27 = 503.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.17/1,449.27 = 503.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.17x = 1,449.27 × 503.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.17x = 730,236.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,236.43/966.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.80

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