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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.91, 1,337.07 and 526.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.91, 1,337.07 and 526.80 is: 726.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.91 : 1,337.07 = 526.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.91/1,337.07 = 526.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.91x = 1,337.07 × 526.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.91x = 704,368.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,368.48/968.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.97

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