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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.15, 1,337.41 and 527.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.15, 1,337.41 and 527.06 is: 727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.15 : 1,337.41 = 527.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.15/1,337.41 = 527.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.15x = 1,337.41 × 527.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.15x = 704,895.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,895.31/969.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.33

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