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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.92, 1,326.10 and 568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.92, 1,326.10 and 568.20 is: 784.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.92 : 1,326.10 = 568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.92/1,326.10 = 568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.92x = 1,326.10 × 568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.92x = 753,490.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,490.02/960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.13

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