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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.60, 1,325.76 and 567.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.60, 1,325.76 and 567.66 is: 783.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.60 : 1,325.76 = 567.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.60/1,325.76 = 567.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.60x = 1,325.76 × 567.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.60x = 752,580.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,580.92/960.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.45

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