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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.83, 1,336.95 and 526.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.83, 1,336.95 and 526.73 is: 726.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.83 : 1,336.95 = 526.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.83/1,336.95 = 526.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.83x = 1,336.95 × 526.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.83x = 704,211.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,211.67/968.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.87

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