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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.18, 1,334.68 and 525.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.18, 1,334.68 and 525.07 is: 724.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.18 : 1,334.68 = 525.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.18/1,334.68 = 525.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.18x = 1,334.68 × 525.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.18x = 700,800.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,800.43/967.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.58

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