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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.58, 1,325.42 and 567.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.58, 1,325.42 and 567.54 is: 783.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.58 : 1,325.42 = 567.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.58/1,325.42 = 567.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.58x = 1,325.42 × 567.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.58x = 752,228.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,228.87/960.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.10

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