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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.95, 1,325.61 and 567.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.95, 1,325.61 and 567.29 is: 782.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.95 : 1,325.61 = 567.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.95/1,325.61 = 567.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.95x = 1,325.61 × 567.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.95x = 751,998.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,998.67/960.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.56

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