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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.72, 1,450.28 and 504.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.72, 1,450.28 and 504.54 is: 756.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.72 : 1,450.28 = 504.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.72/1,450.28 = 504.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.72x = 1,450.28 × 504.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.72x = 731,724.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,724.27/967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.13

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