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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.96, 1,451.34 and 505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.96, 1,451.34 and 505.08 is: 758.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.96 : 1,451.34 = 505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.96/1,451.34 = 505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.96x = 1,451.34 × 505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.96x = 733,042.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,042.81/966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.09

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