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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.27, 1,337.56 and 527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.27, 1,337.56 and 527.16 is: 727.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.27 : 1,337.56 = 527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.27/1,337.56 = 527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.27x = 1,337.56 × 527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.27x = 705,108.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,108.13/969.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.46

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