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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.88, 1,326.08 and 567.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.88, 1,326.08 and 567.80 is: 783.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.88 : 1,326.08 = 567.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.88/1,326.08 = 567.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.88x = 1,326.08 × 567.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.88x = 752,948.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,948.22/960.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.60

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