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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.52, 1,323.52 and 566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.52, 1,323.52 and 566.52 is: 781.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.52 : 1,323.52 = 566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.52/1,323.52 = 566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.52x = 1,323.52 × 566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.52x = 749,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,800.55/959.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.43

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