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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.07, 1,337.28 and 526.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.07, 1,337.28 and 526.96 is: 727.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.07 : 1,337.28 = 526.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.07/1,337.28 = 526.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.07x = 1,337.28 × 526.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.07x = 704,686.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,686.38/969.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.18

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