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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.45, 1,325.43 and 567.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.45, 1,325.43 and 567.51 is: 783.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.45 : 1,325.43 = 567.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.45/1,325.43 = 567.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.45x = 1,325.43 × 567.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.45x = 752,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,194.78/960.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.17

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