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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.42, 1,336.41 and 526.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.42, 1,336.41 and 526.31 is: 726.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.42 : 1,336.41 = 526.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.42/1,336.41 = 526.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.42x = 1,336.41 × 526.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.42x = 703,369.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,369.29/968.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.31

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