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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.09, 1,325.03 and 567.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.09, 1,325.03 and 567.15 is: 782.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.09 : 1,325.03 = 567.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.09/1,325.03 = 567.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.09x = 1,325.03 × 567.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.09x = 751,487.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,487.93/960.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.73

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