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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.75, 1,338.28 and 527.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.75, 1,338.28 and 527.65 is: 728.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.75 : 1,338.28 = 527.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.75/1,338.28 = 527.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.75x = 1,338.28 × 527.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.75x = 706,143.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,143.44/969.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.17

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