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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.57, 1,335.25 and 525.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.57, 1,335.25 and 525.47 is: 725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.57 : 1,335.25 = 525.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.57/1,335.25 = 525.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.57x = 1,335.25 × 525.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.57x = 701,633.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,633.82/967.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.15

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