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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.84, 1,449.36 and 504.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.84, 1,449.36 and 504.33 is: 756.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.84 : 1,449.36 = 504.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.84/1,449.36 = 504.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.84x = 1,449.36 × 504.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.84x = 730,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,955.73/966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.03

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