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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.28, 1,336.26 and 526.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.28, 1,336.26 and 526.22 is: 726.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.28 : 1,336.26 = 526.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.28/1,336.26 = 526.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.28x = 1,336.26 × 526.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.28x = 703,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,160.06/968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.19

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