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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.84, 1,447.55 and 503.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.84, 1,447.55 and 503.61 is: 754.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.84 : 1,447.55 = 503.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.84/1,447.55 = 503.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.84x = 1,447.55 × 503.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.84x = 729,000.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,000.66/966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.00

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