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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.62, 1,448.98 and 504.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.62, 1,448.98 and 504.45 is: 756.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.62 : 1,448.98 = 504.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.62/1,448.98 = 504.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.62x = 1,448.98 × 504.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.62x = 730,936.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,936.70/966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.18

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