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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.62, 1,336.64 and 526.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.62, 1,336.64 and 526.52 is: 726.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.62 : 1,336.64 = 526.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.62/1,336.64 = 526.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.62x = 1,336.64 × 526.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.62x = 703,772.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,772.35/968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.57

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