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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.56, 1,335.24 and 525.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.56, 1,335.24 and 525.48 is: 725.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.56 : 1,335.24 = 525.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.56/1,335.24 = 525.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.56x = 1,335.24 × 525.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.56x = 701,641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,641.92/967.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.17

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