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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.80, 1,336.93 and 526.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.80, 1,336.93 and 526.70 is: 726.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.80 : 1,336.93 = 526.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.80/1,336.93 = 526.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.80x = 1,336.93 × 526.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.80x = 704,166.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,166.20/968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.84

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