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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.11, 1,324.96 and 562.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.11, 1,324.96 and 562.05 is: 775.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.11 : 1,324.96 = 562.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.11/1,324.96 = 562.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.11x = 1,324.96 × 562.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.11x = 744,687.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,687.65/960.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.63

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