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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.79, 1,336.93 and 526.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.79, 1,336.93 and 526.69 is: 726.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.79 : 1,336.93 = 526.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.79/1,336.93 = 526.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.79x = 1,336.93 × 526.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.79x = 704,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,138.34/968.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.83

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