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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.98, 1,338.53 and 527.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.98, 1,338.53 and 527.85 is: 728.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.98 : 1,338.53 = 527.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.98/1,338.53 = 527.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.98x = 1,338.53 × 527.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.98x = 706,540.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,540.42/969.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.41

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