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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.33, 1,327.28 and 568.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.33, 1,327.28 and 568.48 is: 784.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.33 : 1,327.28 = 568.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.33/1,327.28 = 568.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.33x = 1,327.28 × 568.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.33x = 754,535.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,535.45/961.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.88

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