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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.26, 1,336.20 and 526.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.26, 1,336.20 and 526.14 is: 726.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.26 : 1,336.20 = 526.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.26/1,336.20 = 526.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.26x = 1,336.20 × 526.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.26x = 703,028.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,028.27/968.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.07

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