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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.91, 1,337.12 and 526.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.91, 1,337.12 and 526.82 is: 727.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.91 : 1,337.12 = 526.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.91/1,337.12 = 526.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.91x = 1,337.12 × 526.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.91x = 704,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,422.27/968.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.02

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