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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.59, 1,325.59 and 562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.59, 1,325.59 and 562.48 is: 776.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.59 : 1,325.59 = 562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.59/1,325.59 = 562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.59x = 1,325.59 × 562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.59x = 745,613.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,613.14/960.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.20

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