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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.71, 1,335.40 and 525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.71, 1,335.40 and 525.60 is: 725.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.71 : 1,335.40 = 525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.71/1,335.40 = 525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.71x = 1,335.40 × 525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.71x = 701,884.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,884.93/967.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.31

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