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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.45, 1,326.81 and 568.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.45, 1,326.81 and 568.51 is: 784.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.45 : 1,326.81 = 568.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.45/1,326.81 = 568.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.45x = 1,326.81 × 568.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.45x = 754,304.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,304.75/961.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.55

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