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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.06, 1,335.93 and 525.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.06, 1,335.93 and 525.97 is: 725.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.06 : 1,335.93 = 525.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.06/1,335.93 = 525.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.06x = 1,335.93 × 525.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.06x = 702,658.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,658.80/968.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.84

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