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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.96, 1,338.54 and 527.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.96, 1,338.54 and 527.86 is: 728.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.96 : 1,338.54 = 527.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.96/1,338.54 = 527.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.96x = 1,338.54 × 527.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.96x = 706,561.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,561.72/969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.44

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