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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.43, 1,335.08 and 525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.43, 1,335.08 and 525.36 is: 725.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.43 : 1,335.08 = 525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.43/1,335.08 = 525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.43x = 1,335.08 × 525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.43x = 701,394.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,394.29/967.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.01

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