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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.19, 1,326.45 and 568.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.19, 1,326.45 and 568.25 is: 784.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.19 : 1,326.45 = 568.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.19/1,326.45 = 568.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.19x = 1,326.45 × 568.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.19x = 753,748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,748.58/961.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.19

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