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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.99, 1,450.85 and 504.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.99, 1,450.85 and 504.54 is: 757.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.99 : 1,450.85 = 504.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.99/1,450.85 = 504.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.99x = 1,450.85 × 504.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.99x = 732,009.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,009.34/966.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.00

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