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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.86, 1,335.60 and 525.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.86, 1,335.60 and 525.74 is: 725.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.86 : 1,335.60 = 525.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.86/1,335.60 = 525.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.86x = 1,335.60 × 525.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.86x = 702,171.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,171.67/967.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.49

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