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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.54, 1,325.34 and 562.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.54, 1,325.34 and 562.11 is: 775.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.54 : 1,325.34 = 562.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.54/1,325.34 = 562.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.54x = 1,325.34 × 562.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.54x = 744,986.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,986.87/960.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.59

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