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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.51, 1,323.96 and 566.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.51, 1,323.96 and 566.66 is: 781.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.51 : 1,323.96 = 566.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.51/1,323.96 = 566.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.51x = 1,323.96 × 566.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.51x = 750,235.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,235.17/959.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.89

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