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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969, 1,337.16 and 526.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969, 1,337.16 and 526.90 is: 727.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969 : 1,337.16 = 526.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969/1,337.16 = 526.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969x = 1,337.16 × 526.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969x = 704,542.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,542.92/969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.08

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