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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.28, 1,336.22 and 526.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.28, 1,336.22 and 526.17 is: 726.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.28 : 1,336.22 = 526.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.28/1,336.22 = 526.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.28x = 1,336.22 × 526.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.28x = 703,076.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,076.25/968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.11

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