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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.84, 1,337.00 and 526.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.84, 1,337.00 and 526.74 is: 726.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.84 : 1,337.00 = 526.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.84/1,337.00 = 526.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.84x = 1,337.00 × 526.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.84x = 704,246.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,246.71/968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.90

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