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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.22, 1,337.48 and 527.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.22, 1,337.48 and 527.10 is: 727.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.22 : 1,337.48 = 527.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.22/1,337.48 = 527.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.22x = 1,337.48 × 527.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.22x = 704,983.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,983.07/969.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.37

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