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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.36, 1,326.75 and 568.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.36, 1,326.75 and 568.46 is: 784.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.36 : 1,326.75 = 568.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.36/1,326.75 = 568.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.36x = 1,326.75 × 568.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.36x = 754,207.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,207.62/961.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.52

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