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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.55, 1,336.59 and 526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.55, 1,336.59 and 526.44 is: 726.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.55 : 1,336.59 = 526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.55/1,336.59 = 526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.55x = 1,336.59 × 526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.55x = 703,634.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,634.44/968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.48

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