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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.79, 1,338.26 and 527.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.79, 1,338.26 and 527.67 is: 728.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.79 : 1,338.26 = 527.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.79/1,338.26 = 527.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.79x = 1,338.26 × 527.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.79x = 706,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,150.32/969.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.15

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