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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.18, 1,323.14 and 566.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.18, 1,323.14 and 566.12 is: 780.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.18 : 1,323.14 = 566.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.18/1,323.14 = 566.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.18x = 1,323.14 × 566.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.18x = 749,056.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,056.49/959.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.94

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