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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.10, 1,323.78 and 566.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.10, 1,323.78 and 566.37 is: 781.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.10 : 1,323.78 = 566.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.10/1,323.78 = 566.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.10x = 1,323.78 × 566.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.10x = 749,749.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,749.28/959.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.72

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