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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.39, 1,324.87 and 567.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.39, 1,324.87 and 567.18 is: 782.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.39 : 1,324.87 = 567.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.39/1,324.87 = 567.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.39x = 1,324.87 × 567.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.39x = 751,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,439.77/960.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.43

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