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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.16, 1,323.50 and 566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.16, 1,323.50 and 566.04 is: 781.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.16 : 1,323.50 = 566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.16/1,323.50 = 566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.16x = 1,323.50 × 566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.16x = 749,153.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,153.94/959.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.05

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