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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.90, 1,337.08 and 526.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.90, 1,337.08 and 526.80 is: 726.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.90 : 1,337.08 = 526.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.90/1,337.08 = 526.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.90x = 1,337.08 × 526.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.90x = 704,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,372.43/968.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.98

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