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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.09, 1,324.96 and 567.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.09, 1,324.96 and 567.11 is: 782.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.09 : 1,324.96 = 567.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.09/1,324.96 = 567.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.09x = 1,324.96 × 567.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.09x = 751,398.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,398.07/960.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.64

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