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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.20, 1,326.65 and 568.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.20, 1,326.65 and 568.35 is: 784.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.20 : 1,326.65 = 568.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.20/1,326.65 = 568.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.20x = 1,326.65 × 568.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.20x = 753,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,998.69/961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.43

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