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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.90, 1,450.38 and 504.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.90, 1,450.38 and 504.06 is: 756.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.90 : 1,450.38 = 504.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.90/1,450.38 = 504.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.90x = 1,450.38 × 504.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.90x = 731,078.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,078.54/966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.11

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