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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.59, 1,338.02 and 527.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.59, 1,338.02 and 527.49 is: 727.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.59 : 1,338.02 = 527.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.59/1,338.02 = 527.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.59x = 1,338.02 × 527.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.59x = 705,793.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,793.49/969.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.93

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