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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.58, 1,335.27 and 525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.58, 1,335.27 and 525.50 is: 725.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.58 : 1,335.27 = 525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.58/1,335.27 = 525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.58x = 1,335.27 × 525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.58x = 701,684.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,684.69/967.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.20

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