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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.88, 1,450.00 and 504.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.88, 1,450.00 and 504.97 is: 756.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.88 : 1,450.00 = 504.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.88/1,450.00 = 504.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.88x = 1,450.00 × 504.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.88x = 732,203.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,203.51/967.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.50

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