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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.96, 1,338.51 and 527.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.96, 1,338.51 and 527.85 is: 728.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.96 : 1,338.51 = 527.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.96/1,338.51 = 527.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.96x = 1,338.51 × 527.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.96x = 706,539.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,539.39/969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.42

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