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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.42, 1,336.37 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.42, 1,336.37 and 526.32 is: 726.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.42 : 1,336.37 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.42/1,336.37 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.42x = 1,336.37 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.42x = 703,355.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,355.63/968.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.29

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