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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.08, 1,450.74 and 503.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.08, 1,450.74 and 503.58 is: 755.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.08 : 1,450.74 = 503.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.08/1,450.74 = 503.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.08x = 1,450.74 × 503.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.08x = 730,563.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,563.65/967.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.43

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