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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.18, 1,336.10 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.18, 1,336.10 and 526.08 is: 726.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.18 : 1,336.10 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.18/1,336.10 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.18x = 1,336.10 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.18x = 702,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,892.86/968.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.00

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