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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.12, 1,323.75 and 566.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.12, 1,323.75 and 566.16 is: 781.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.12 : 1,323.75 = 566.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.12/1,323.75 = 566.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.12x = 1,323.75 × 566.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.12x = 749,454.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,454.30/959.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.40

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