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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.87, 1,335.66 and 525.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.87, 1,335.66 and 525.77 is: 725.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.87 : 1,335.66 = 525.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.87/1,335.66 = 525.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.87x = 1,335.66 × 525.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.87x = 702,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,249.96/967.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.56

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