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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.98, 1,335.82 and 525.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.98, 1,335.82 and 525.89 is: 725.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.98 : 1,335.82 = 525.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.98/1,335.82 = 525.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.98x = 1,335.82 × 525.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.98x = 702,494.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,494.38/967.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.73

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