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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.74, 1,448.83 and 504.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.74, 1,448.83 and 504.42 is: 755.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.74 : 1,448.83 = 504.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.74/1,448.83 = 504.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.74x = 1,448.83 × 504.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.74x = 730,818.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,818.83/967.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.18

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