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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.72, 1,335.44 and 525.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.72, 1,335.44 and 525.62 is: 725.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.72 : 1,335.44 = 525.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.72/1,335.44 = 525.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.72x = 1,335.44 × 525.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.72x = 701,933.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,933.97/967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.35

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