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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.69, 1,338.11 and 527.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.69, 1,338.11 and 527.59 is: 728.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.69 : 1,338.11 = 527.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.69/1,338.11 = 527.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.69x = 1,338.11 × 527.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.69x = 705,974.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,974.47/969.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.04

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