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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.65, 1,336.73 and 526.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.65, 1,336.73 and 526.55 is: 726.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.65 : 1,336.73 = 526.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.65/1,336.73 = 526.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.65x = 1,336.73 × 526.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.65x = 703,852.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,852.55/968.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.63

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