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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.22, 1,336.13 and 526.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.22, 1,336.13 and 526.11 is: 726.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.22 : 1,336.13 = 526.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.22/1,336.13 = 526.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.22x = 1,336.13 × 526.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.22x = 702,947.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,947.66/968.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.02

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