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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.69, 1,324.28 and 566.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.69, 1,324.28 and 566.63 is: 781.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.69 : 1,324.28 = 566.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.69/1,324.28 = 566.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.69x = 1,324.28 × 566.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.69x = 750,367.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,367.32/959.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.89

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