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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.65, 1,336.72 and 526.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.65, 1,336.72 and 526.56 is: 726.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.65 : 1,336.72 = 526.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.65/1,336.72 = 526.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.65x = 1,336.72 × 526.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.65x = 703,863.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,863.28/968.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.64

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