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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.66, 1,336.80 and 526.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.66, 1,336.80 and 526.55 is: 726.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.66 : 1,336.80 = 526.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.66/1,336.80 = 526.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.66x = 1,336.80 × 526.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.66x = 703,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,894.85/968.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.67

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