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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.44, 1,323.52 and 566.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.44, 1,323.52 and 566.32 is: 781.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.44 : 1,323.52 = 566.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.44/1,323.52 = 566.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.44x = 1,323.52 × 566.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.44x = 749,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,535.85/959.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.22

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