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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.14, 1,451.07 and 504.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.14, 1,451.07 and 504.63 is: 757.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.14 : 1,451.07 = 504.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.14/1,451.07 = 504.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.14x = 1,451.07 × 504.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.14x = 732,253.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,253.45/967.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.13

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