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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.03, 1,335.87 and 525.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.03, 1,335.87 and 525.95 is: 725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.03 : 1,335.87 = 525.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.03/1,335.87 = 525.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.03x = 1,335.87 × 525.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.03x = 702,600.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,600.83/968.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.80

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