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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.65, 1,338.10 and 527.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.65, 1,338.10 and 527.56 is: 728.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.65 : 1,338.10 = 527.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.65/1,338.10 = 527.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.65x = 1,338.10 × 527.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.65x = 705,928.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,928.04/969.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.02

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