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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.29, 1,336.25 and 526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.29, 1,336.25 and 526.20 is: 726.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.29 : 1,336.25 = 526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.29/1,336.25 = 526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.29x = 1,336.25 × 526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.29x = 703,134.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,134.75/968.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.16

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