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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.53, 1,336.52 and 526.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.53, 1,336.52 and 526.43 is: 726.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.53 : 1,336.52 = 526.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.53/1,336.52 = 526.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.53x = 1,336.52 × 526.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.53x = 703,577.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,577.41/968.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.44

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