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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.79, 1,335.54 and 525.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.79, 1,335.54 and 525.69 is: 725.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.79 : 1,335.54 = 525.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.79/1,335.54 = 525.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.79x = 1,335.54 × 525.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.79x = 702,080.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,080.02/967.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.45

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