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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.51, 1,324.07 and 566.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.51, 1,324.07 and 566.45 is: 781.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.51 : 1,324.07 = 566.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.51/1,324.07 = 566.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.51x = 1,324.07 × 566.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.51x = 750,021.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,021.35/959.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.68

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