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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.12, 1,337.36 and 527.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.12, 1,337.36 and 527.01 is: 727.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.12 : 1,337.36 = 527.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.12/1,337.36 = 527.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.12x = 1,337.36 × 527.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.12x = 704,799.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,799.46/969.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.26

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