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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.59, 1,449.83 and 504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.59, 1,449.83 and 504.68 is: 756.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.59 : 1,449.83 = 504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.59/1,449.83 = 504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.59x = 1,449.83 × 504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.59x = 731,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,700.20/967.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.21

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