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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.80, 1,338.31 and 527.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.80, 1,338.31 and 527.69 is: 728.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.80 : 1,338.31 = 527.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.80/1,338.31 = 527.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.80x = 1,338.31 × 527.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.80x = 706,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,216.81/969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.21

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