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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.12, 1,323.37 and 565.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.12, 1,323.37 and 565.93 is: 780.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.12 : 1,323.37 = 565.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.12/1,323.37 = 565.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.12x = 1,323.37 × 565.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.12x = 748,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,934.78/959.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.86

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