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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.60, 1,324.50 and 566.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.60, 1,324.50 and 566.74 is: 782.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.60 : 1,324.50 = 566.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.60/1,324.50 = 566.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.60x = 1,324.50 × 566.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.60x = 750,647.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,647.13/959.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.25

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