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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.12, 1,325.73 and 567.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.12, 1,325.73 and 567.87 is: 783.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.12 : 1,325.73 = 567.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.12/1,325.73 = 567.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.12x = 1,325.73 × 567.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.12x = 752,835.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,835.67/961.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.29

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