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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.48, 1,335.08 and 525.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.48, 1,335.08 and 525.37 is: 724.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.48 : 1,335.08 = 525.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.48/1,335.08 = 525.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.48x = 1,335.08 × 525.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.48x = 701,410.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,410.98/967.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.99

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