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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.50, 1,325.45 and 567.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.50, 1,325.45 and 567.65 is: 783.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.50 : 1,325.45 = 567.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.50/1,325.45 = 567.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.50x = 1,325.45 × 567.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.50x = 752,382.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,382.23/960.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.33

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