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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.45, 1,325.62 and 568.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.45, 1,325.62 and 568.33 is: 783.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.45 : 1,325.62 = 568.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.45/1,325.62 = 568.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.45x = 1,325.62 × 568.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.45x = 753,389.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,389.61/961.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.60

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