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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.63, 1,335.31 and 525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.63, 1,335.31 and 525.52 is: 725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.63 : 1,335.31 = 525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.63/1,335.31 = 525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.63x = 1,335.31 × 525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.63x = 701,732.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,732.11/967.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.21

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