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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.06, 1,323.50 and 560.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.06, 1,323.50 and 560.80 is: 773.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.06 : 1,323.50 = 560.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.06/1,323.50 = 560.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.06x = 1,323.50 × 560.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.06x = 742,218.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,218.80/959.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.90

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