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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.44, 1,326.69 and 568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.44, 1,326.69 and 568.32 is: 784.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.44 : 1,326.69 = 568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.44/1,326.69 = 568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.44x = 1,326.69 × 568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.44x = 753,984.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,984.46/961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.22

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