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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.75, 1,335.46 and 525.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.75, 1,335.46 and 525.66 is: 725.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.75 : 1,335.46 = 525.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.75/1,335.46 = 525.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.75x = 1,335.46 × 525.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.75x = 701,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,997.90/967.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.39

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