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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.59, 1,450.74 and 504.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.59, 1,450.74 and 504.81 is: 756.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.59 : 1,450.74 = 504.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.59/1,450.74 = 504.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.59x = 1,450.74 × 504.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.59x = 732,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,348.06/967.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.88

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