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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.70, 1,335.41 and 525.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.70, 1,335.41 and 525.59 is: 725.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.70 : 1,335.41 = 525.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.70/1,335.41 = 525.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.70x = 1,335.41 × 525.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.70x = 701,877.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,877.29/967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.31

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