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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.86, 1,325.77 and 568.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.86, 1,325.77 and 568.01 is: 783.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.86 : 1,325.77 = 568.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.86/1,325.77 = 568.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.86x = 1,325.77 × 568.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.86x = 753,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,052.51/960.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.73

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