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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.09, 1,337.30 and 526.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.09, 1,337.30 and 526.98 is: 727.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.09 : 1,337.30 = 526.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.09/1,337.30 = 526.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.09x = 1,337.30 × 526.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.09x = 704,721.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,721.03/969.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.20

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