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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.89, 1,335.66 and 525.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.89, 1,335.66 and 525.78 is: 725.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.89 : 1,335.66 = 525.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.89/1,335.66 = 525.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.89x = 1,335.66 × 525.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.89x = 702,263.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,263.31/967.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.56

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