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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.99, 1,326.15 and 567.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.99, 1,326.15 and 567.95 is: 783.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.99 : 1,326.15 = 567.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.99/1,326.15 = 567.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.99x = 1,326.15 × 567.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.99x = 753,186.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,186.89/960.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.76

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