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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.12, 1,337.33 and 527.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.12, 1,337.33 and 527.03 is: 727.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.12 : 1,337.33 = 527.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.12/1,337.33 = 527.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.12x = 1,337.33 × 527.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.12x = 704,806.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,806.34/969.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.26

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