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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.48, 1,326.84 and 568.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.48, 1,326.84 and 568.64 is: 784.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.48 : 1,326.84 = 568.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.48/1,326.84 = 568.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.48x = 1,326.84 × 568.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.48x = 754,494.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,494.30/961.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.72

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