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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.16, 1,337.43 and 527.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.16, 1,337.43 and 527.06 is: 727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.16 : 1,337.43 = 527.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.16/1,337.43 = 527.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.16x = 1,337.43 × 527.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.16x = 704,899.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,899.83/969.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.33

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