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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.90, 1,338.45 and 527.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.90, 1,338.45 and 527.79 is: 728.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.90 : 1,338.45 = 527.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.90/1,338.45 = 527.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.90x = 1,338.45 × 527.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.90x = 706,420.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,420.53/969.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.34

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