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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.41, 1,335.04 and 525.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.41, 1,335.04 and 525.31 is: 724.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.41 : 1,335.04 = 525.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.41/1,335.04 = 525.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.41x = 1,335.04 × 525.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.41x = 701,305.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,305.21/967.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.93

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