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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.28, 1,450.03 and 504.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.28, 1,450.03 and 504.89 is: 757.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.28 : 1,450.03 = 504.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.28/1,450.03 = 504.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.28x = 1,450.03 × 504.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.28x = 732,105.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,105.65/966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.65

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