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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.58, 1,338.04 and 527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.58, 1,338.04 and 527.50 is: 727.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.58 : 1,338.04 = 527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.58/1,338.04 = 527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.58x = 1,338.04 × 527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.58x = 705,816.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,816.10/969.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.96

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