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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.91, 1,335.74 and 525.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.91, 1,335.74 and 525.84 is: 725.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.91 : 1,335.74 = 525.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.91/1,335.74 = 525.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.91x = 1,335.74 × 525.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.91x = 702,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,377.88/967.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.67

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