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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.21, 1,337.52 and 527.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.21, 1,337.52 and 527.12 is: 727.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.21 : 1,337.52 = 527.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.21/1,337.52 = 527.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.21x = 1,337.52 × 527.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.21x = 705,033.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,033.54/969.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.43

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