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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.12, 1,325.19 and 567.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.12, 1,325.19 and 567.27 is: 782.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.12 : 1,325.19 = 567.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.12/1,325.19 = 567.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.12x = 1,325.19 × 567.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.12x = 751,740.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,740.53/960.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.97

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