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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.80, 1,338.34 and 527.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.80, 1,338.34 and 527.71 is: 728.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.80 : 1,338.34 = 527.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.80/1,338.34 = 527.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.80x = 1,338.34 × 527.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.80x = 706,255.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,255.40/969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.25

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