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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.70, 1,338.20 and 527.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.70, 1,338.20 and 527.61 is: 728.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.70 : 1,338.20 = 527.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.70/1,338.20 = 527.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.70x = 1,338.20 × 527.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.70x = 706,047.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,047.70/969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.11

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