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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.98, 1,337.17 and 526.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.98, 1,337.17 and 526.85 is: 727.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.98 : 1,337.17 = 526.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.98/1,337.17 = 526.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.98x = 1,337.17 × 526.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.98x = 704,488.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,488.01/968.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.04

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