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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.20, 1,323.44 and 566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.20, 1,323.44 and 566.08 is: 781.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.20 : 1,323.44 = 566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.20/1,323.44 = 566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.20x = 1,323.44 × 566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.20x = 749,172.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,172.92/959.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.04

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