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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.94, 1,326 and 567.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.94, 1,326 and 567.82 is: 783.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.94 : 1,326 = 567.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.94/1,326 = 567.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.94x = 1,326 × 567.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.94x = 752,929.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,929.32/960.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.53

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