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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.46, 1,448.49 and 504.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.46, 1,448.49 and 504.23 is: 754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.46 : 1,448.49 = 504.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.46/1,448.49 = 504.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.46x = 1,448.49 × 504.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.46x = 730,372.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,372.11/967.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.94

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