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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.56, 1,323.94 and 566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.56, 1,323.94 and 566.60 is: 781.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.56 : 1,323.94 = 566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.56/1,323.94 = 566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.56x = 1,323.94 × 566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.56x = 750,144.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,144.40/959.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.76

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