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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.03, 1,326.24 and 568.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.03, 1,326.24 and 568.15 is: 784.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.03 : 1,326.24 = 568.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.03/1,326.24 = 568.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.03x = 1,326.24 × 568.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.03x = 753,499.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,499.94/961.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.05

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