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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.57, 1,325.75 and 567.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.57, 1,325.75 and 567.81 is: 783.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.57 : 1,325.75 = 567.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.57/1,325.75 = 567.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.57x = 1,325.75 × 567.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.57x = 752,771.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,771.27/960.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.67

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