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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.07, 1,323.50 and 560.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.07, 1,323.50 and 560.82 is: 773.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.07 : 1,323.50 = 560.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.07/1,323.50 = 560.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.07x = 1,323.50 × 560.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.07x = 742,235.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,235.85/959.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.92

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