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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.64, 1,323.90 and 566.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.64, 1,323.90 and 566.76 is: 781.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.64 : 1,323.90 = 566.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.64/1,323.90 = 566.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.64x = 1,323.90 × 566.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.64x = 750,333.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,333.56/959.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.89

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