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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.39, 1,337.77 and 527.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.39, 1,337.77 and 527.30 is: 727.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.39 : 1,337.77 = 527.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.39/1,337.77 = 527.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.39x = 1,337.77 × 527.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.39x = 705,398.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,398.11/969.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.67

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