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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.26, 1,326.60 and 568.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.26, 1,326.60 and 568.14 is: 784.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.26 : 1,326.60 = 568.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.26/1,326.60 = 568.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.26x = 1,326.60 × 568.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.26x = 753,694.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,694.52/961.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.07

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