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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.05, 1,335.94 and 525.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.05, 1,335.94 and 525.98 is: 725.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.05 : 1,335.94 = 525.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.05/1,335.94 = 525.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.05x = 1,335.94 × 525.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.05x = 702,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,677.72/968.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.87

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