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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.93, 1,338.51 and 527.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.93, 1,338.51 and 527.83 is: 728.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.93 : 1,338.51 = 527.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.93/1,338.51 = 527.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.93x = 1,338.51 × 527.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.93x = 706,505.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,505.73/969.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.41

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