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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.34, 1,326.92 and 568.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.34, 1,326.92 and 568.49 is: 784.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.34 : 1,326.92 = 568.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.34/1,326.92 = 568.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.34x = 1,326.92 × 568.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.34x = 754,337.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,337.91/961.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.67

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