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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.99, 1,337.13 and 526.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.99, 1,337.13 and 526.86 is: 727.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.99 : 1,337.13 = 526.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.99/1,337.13 = 526.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.99x = 1,337.13 × 526.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.99x = 704,480.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,480.31/968.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.03

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