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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.70, 1,336.82 and 526.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.70, 1,336.82 and 526.61 is: 726.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.70 : 1,336.82 = 526.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.70/1,336.82 = 526.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.70x = 1,336.82 × 526.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.70x = 703,982.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,982.78/968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.73

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