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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.36, 1,337.72 and 527.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.36, 1,337.72 and 527.26 is: 727.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.36 : 1,337.72 = 527.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.36/1,337.72 = 527.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.36x = 1,337.72 × 527.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.36x = 705,326.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,326.25/969.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.62

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