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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.25, 1,323.72 and 566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.25, 1,323.72 and 566.20 is: 781.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.25 : 1,323.72 = 566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.25/1,323.72 = 566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.25x = 1,323.72 × 566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.25x = 749,492.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,492.98/959.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.33

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