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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.72, 1,324.51 and 566.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.72, 1,324.51 and 566.78 is: 782.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.72 : 1,324.51 = 566.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.72/1,324.51 = 566.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.72x = 1,324.51 × 566.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.72x = 750,697.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,697.74/959.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.21

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