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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.55, 1,324.20 and 566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.55, 1,324.20 and 566.60 is: 781.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.55 : 1,324.20 = 566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.55/1,324.20 = 566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.55x = 1,324.20 × 566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.55x = 750,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,291.72/959.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.92

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