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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.45, 1,337.85 and 527.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.45, 1,337.85 and 527.35 is: 727.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.45 : 1,337.85 = 527.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.45/1,337.85 = 527.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.45x = 1,337.85 × 527.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.45x = 705,515.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,515.20/969.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.75

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