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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.83, 1,338.33 and 527.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.83, 1,338.33 and 527.74 is: 728.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.83 : 1,338.33 = 527.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.83/1,338.33 = 527.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.83x = 1,338.33 × 527.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.83x = 706,280.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,280.94/969.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.25

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