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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.87, 1,338.42 and 527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.87, 1,338.42 and 527.76 is: 728.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.87 : 1,338.42 = 527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.87/1,338.42 = 527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.87x = 1,338.42 × 527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.87x = 706,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,364.54/969.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.31

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