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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.45, 1,336.44 and 526.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.45, 1,336.44 and 526.35 is: 726.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.45 : 1,336.44 = 526.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.45/1,336.44 = 526.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.45x = 1,336.44 × 526.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.45x = 703,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,432.56/968.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.35

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