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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.22, 1,336.11 and 526.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.22, 1,336.11 and 526.13 is: 726.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.22 : 1,336.11 = 526.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.22/1,336.11 = 526.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.22x = 1,336.11 × 526.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.22x = 702,960.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,960.87/968.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.03

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