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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.47, 1,451.43 and 505.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.47, 1,451.43 and 505.01 is: 757.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.47 : 1,451.43 = 505.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.47/1,451.43 = 505.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.47x = 1,451.43 × 505.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.47x = 732,986.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,986.66/967.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.63

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