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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.00, 1,323.41 and 566.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.00, 1,323.41 and 566.06 is: 781.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.00 : 1,323.41 = 566.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.00/1,323.41 = 566.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.00x = 1,323.41 × 566.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.00x = 749,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,120.02/959.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.15

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