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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.69, 1,336.77 and 526.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.69, 1,336.77 and 526.60 is: 726.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.69 : 1,336.77 = 526.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.69/1,336.77 = 526.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.69x = 1,336.77 × 526.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.69x = 703,944.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,944.75/968.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.70

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