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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.03, 1,326.23 and 568.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.03, 1,326.23 and 568.06 is: 783.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.03 : 1,326.23 = 568.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.03/1,326.23 = 568.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.03x = 1,326.23 × 568.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.03x = 753,374.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,374.19/961.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.92

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