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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.28, 1,337.63 and 527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.28, 1,337.63 and 527.20 is: 727.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.28 : 1,337.63 = 527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.28/1,337.63 = 527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.28x = 1,337.63 × 527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.28x = 705,192.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,192.56/969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.54

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