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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.66, 1,335.38 and 525.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.66, 1,335.38 and 525.56 is: 725.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.66 : 1,335.38 = 525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.66/1,335.38 = 525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.66x = 1,335.38 × 525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.66x = 701,825.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,825.75/967.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.28

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