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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.90, 1,335.68 and 525.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.90, 1,335.68 and 525.81 is: 725.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.90 : 1,335.68 = 525.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.90/1,335.68 = 525.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.90x = 1,335.68 × 525.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.90x = 702,313.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,313.90/967.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.61

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