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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.28, 1,325.92 and 568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.28, 1,325.92 and 568 is: 783.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.28 : 1,325.92 = 568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.28/1,325.92 = 568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.28x = 1,325.92 × 568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.28x = 753,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,122.56/961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.46

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