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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.29, 1,326.59 and 568.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.29, 1,326.59 and 568.31 is: 784.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.29 : 1,326.59 = 568.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.29/1,326.59 = 568.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.29x = 1,326.59 × 568.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.29x = 753,919.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,919.10/961.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.28

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