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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.17, 1,334.70 and 525.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.17, 1,334.70 and 525.08 is: 724.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.17 : 1,334.70 = 525.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.17/1,334.70 = 525.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.17x = 1,334.70 × 525.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.17x = 700,827.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,827.61/967.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.61

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