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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.81, 1,326.18 and 568.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.81, 1,326.18 and 568.05 is: 784.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.81 : 1,326.18 = 568.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.81/1,326.18 = 568.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.81x = 1,326.18 × 568.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.81x = 753,336.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,336.55/960.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.06

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