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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.29, 1,337.57 and 527.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.29, 1,337.57 and 527.17 is: 727.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.29 : 1,337.57 = 527.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.29/1,337.57 = 527.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.29x = 1,337.57 × 527.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.29x = 705,117.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,117.45/969.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.46

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