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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.60, 1,325.80 and 567.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.60, 1,325.80 and 567.60 is: 783.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.60 : 1,325.80 = 567.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.60/1,325.80 = 567.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.60x = 1,325.80 × 567.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.60x = 752,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,524.08/960.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.39

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