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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.87, 1,325.78 and 567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.87, 1,325.78 and 567.68 is: 783.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.87 : 1,325.78 = 567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.87/1,325.78 = 567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.87x = 1,325.78 × 567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.87x = 752,618.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,618.79/960.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.27

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