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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.67, 1,336.77 and 526.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.67, 1,336.77 and 526.59 is: 726.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.67 : 1,336.77 = 526.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.67/1,336.77 = 526.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.67x = 1,336.77 × 526.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.67x = 703,929.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,929.71/968.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.70

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