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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.90, 1,338.44 and 527.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.90, 1,338.44 and 527.80 is: 728.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.90 : 1,338.44 = 527.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.90/1,338.44 = 527.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.90x = 1,338.44 × 527.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.90x = 706,428.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,428.63/969.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.35

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