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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.28, 1,325.36 and 561.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.28, 1,325.36 and 561.98 is: 775.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.28 : 1,325.36 = 561.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.28/1,325.36 = 561.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.28x = 1,325.36 × 561.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.28x = 744,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,825.81/960.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.63

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