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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.42, 1,325.11 and 567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.42, 1,325.11 and 567.36 is: 782.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.42 : 1,325.11 = 567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.42/1,325.11 = 567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.42x = 1,325.11 × 567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.42x = 751,814.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,814.41/960.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.80

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