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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.84, 1,338.37 and 527.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.84, 1,338.37 and 527.74 is: 728.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.84 : 1,338.37 = 527.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.84/1,338.37 = 527.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.84x = 1,338.37 × 527.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.84x = 706,308.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,308.70/969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.27

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