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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.08, 1,323.06 and 565.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.08, 1,323.06 and 565.96 is: 780.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.08 : 1,323.06 = 565.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.08/1,323.06 = 565.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.08x = 1,323.06 × 565.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.08x = 748,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,799.04/959.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.75

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