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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.21, 1,336.12 and 526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.21, 1,336.12 and 526.12 is: 726.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.21 : 1,336.12 = 526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.21/1,336.12 = 526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.21x = 1,336.12 × 526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.21x = 702,961.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,961.48/968.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.04

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