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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.94, 1,338.52 and 527.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.94, 1,338.52 and 527.84 is: 728.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.94 : 1,338.52 = 527.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.94/1,338.52 = 527.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.94x = 1,338.52 × 527.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.94x = 706,521.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,521.76/969.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.42

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