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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.58, 1,324.15 and 566.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.58, 1,324.15 and 566.53 is: 781.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.58 : 1,324.15 = 566.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.58/1,324.15 = 566.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.58x = 1,324.15 × 566.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.58x = 750,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,165.97/959.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.76

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