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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.02, 1,324.73 and 561.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.02, 1,324.73 and 561.77 is: 775.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.02 : 1,324.73 = 561.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.02/1,324.73 = 561.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.02x = 1,324.73 × 561.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.02x = 744,193.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,193.57/960.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.19

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