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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.44, 1,459.50 and 505.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.44, 1,459.50 and 505.22 is: 757.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.44 : 1,459.50 = 505.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.44/1,459.50 = 505.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.44x = 1,459.50 × 505.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.44x = 737,361.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,361.29/973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.48

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