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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.41, 1,337.81 and 527.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.41, 1,337.81 and 527.32 is: 727.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.41 : 1,337.81 = 527.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.41/1,337.81 = 527.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.41x = 1,337.81 × 527.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.41x = 705,449.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,449.93/969.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.71

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