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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.58, 1,324.04 and 566.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.58, 1,324.04 and 566.54 is: 781.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.58 : 1,324.04 = 566.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.58/1,324.04 = 566.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.58x = 1,324.04 × 566.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.58x = 750,121.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,121.62/959.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.72

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