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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.76, 1,338.30 and 527.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.76, 1,338.30 and 527.68 is: 728.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.76 : 1,338.30 = 527.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.76/1,338.30 = 527.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.76x = 1,338.30 × 527.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.76x = 706,194.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,194.14/969.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.22

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