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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.11, 1,335.98 and 526.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.11, 1,335.98 and 526.01 is: 725.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.11 : 1,335.98 = 526.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.11/1,335.98 = 526.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.11x = 1,335.98 × 526.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.11x = 702,733.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,733.47/968.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.88

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