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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.27, 1,325.31 and 562.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.27, 1,325.31 and 562.05 is: 775.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.27 : 1,325.31 = 562.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.27/1,325.31 = 562.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.27x = 1,325.31 × 562.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.27x = 744,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,890.49/960.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.71

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