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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.72, 1,451.31 and 504.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.72, 1,451.31 and 504.81 is: 757.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.72 : 1,451.31 = 504.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.72/1,451.31 = 504.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.72x = 1,451.31 × 504.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.72x = 732,635.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,635.80/966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.86

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