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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.75, 1,325.67 and 567.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.75, 1,325.67 and 567.87 is: 783.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.75 : 1,325.67 = 567.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.75/1,325.67 = 567.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.75x = 1,325.67 × 567.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.75x = 752,808.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,808.22/960.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.56

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