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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.19, 1,326.38 and 568.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.19, 1,326.38 and 568.07 is: 783.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.19 : 1,326.38 = 568.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.19/1,326.38 = 568.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.19x = 1,326.38 × 568.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.19x = 753,467.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,467.21/961.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.89

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