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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.44, 1,325.42 and 567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.44, 1,325.42 and 567.50 is: 783.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.44 : 1,325.42 = 567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.44/1,325.42 = 567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.44x = 1,325.42 × 567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.44x = 752,166.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,166.39/960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.15

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