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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.43, 1,336.41 and 526.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.43, 1,336.41 and 526.35 is: 726.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.43 : 1,336.41 = 526.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.43/1,336.41 = 526.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.43x = 1,336.41 × 526.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.43x = 703,419.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,419.40/968.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.35

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