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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.65, 1,335.34 and 525.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.65, 1,335.34 and 525.56 is: 725.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.65 : 1,335.34 = 525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.65/1,335.34 = 525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.65x = 1,335.34 × 525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.65x = 701,803.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,803.31/967.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.27

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