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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.48, 1,337.86 and 527.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.48, 1,337.86 and 527.38 is: 727.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.48 : 1,337.86 = 527.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.48/1,337.86 = 527.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.48x = 1,337.86 × 527.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.48x = 705,560.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,560.61/969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.77

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