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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.02, 1,323.57 and 566.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.02, 1,323.57 and 566.26 is: 781.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.02 : 1,323.57 = 566.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.02/1,323.57 = 566.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.02x = 1,323.57 × 566.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.02x = 749,484.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,484.75/959.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.51

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