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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.19, 1,323.66 and 566.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.19, 1,323.66 and 566.22 is: 781.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.19 : 1,323.66 = 566.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.19/1,323.66 = 566.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.19x = 1,323.66 × 566.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.19x = 749,482.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,482.77/959.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.37

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