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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.12, 1,326.40 and 568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.12, 1,326.40 and 568.32 is: 784.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.12 : 1,326.40 = 568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.12/1,326.40 = 568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.12x = 1,326.40 × 568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.12x = 753,819.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,819.65/961.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.31

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