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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.08, 1,323.86 and 560.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.08, 1,323.86 and 560.86 is: 774.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.08 : 1,323.86 = 560.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.08/1,323.86 = 560.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.08x = 1,323.86 × 560.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.08x = 742,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,500.12/959.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.18

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