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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.34, 1,323.70 and 566.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.34, 1,323.70 and 566.26 is: 781.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.34 : 1,323.70 = 566.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.34/1,323.70 = 566.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.34x = 1,323.70 × 566.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.34x = 749,558.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,558.36/959.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.33

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