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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.10, 1,337.37 and 527

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.10, 1,337.37 and 527 is: 727.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.10 : 1,337.37 = 527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.10/1,337.37 = 527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.10x = 1,337.37 × 527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.10x = 704,793.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,793.99/969.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.27

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