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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.15, 1,337.38 and 527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.15, 1,337.38 and 527.04 is: 727.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.15 : 1,337.38 = 527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.15/1,337.38 = 527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.15x = 1,337.38 × 527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.15x = 704,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,852.76/969.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.29

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