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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.27, 1,325.21 and 567.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.27, 1,325.21 and 567.29 is: 782.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.27 : 1,325.21 = 567.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.27/1,325.21 = 567.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.27x = 1,325.21 × 567.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.27x = 751,768.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,768.92/960.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.87

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