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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.74, 1,338.26 and 527.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.74, 1,338.26 and 527.64 is: 728.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.74 : 1,338.26 = 527.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.74/1,338.26 = 527.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.74x = 1,338.26 × 527.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.74x = 706,121.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,121.62/969.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.15

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