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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.21, 1,323.66 and 560.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.21, 1,323.66 and 560.82 is: 773.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.21 : 1,323.66 = 560.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.21/1,323.66 = 560.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.21x = 1,323.66 × 560.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.21x = 742,335.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,335.00/959.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.91

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