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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.23, 1,337.55 and 527.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.23, 1,337.55 and 527.15 is: 727.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.23 : 1,337.55 = 527.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.23/1,337.55 = 527.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.23x = 1,337.55 × 527.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.23x = 705,082.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,082.79/969.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.47

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