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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.20, 1,337.51 and 527.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.20, 1,337.51 and 527.11 is: 727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.20 : 1,337.51 = 527.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.20/1,337.51 = 527.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.20x = 1,337.51 × 527.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.20x = 705,017.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,017.89/969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.42

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