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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.19, 1,325.10 and 561.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.19, 1,325.10 and 561.79 is: 775.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.19 : 1,325.10 = 561.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.19/1,325.10 = 561.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.19x = 1,325.10 × 561.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.19x = 744,427.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,427.93/960.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.29

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