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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.54, 1,326.86 and 568.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.54, 1,326.86 and 568.48 is: 784.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.54 : 1,326.86 = 568.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.54/1,326.86 = 568.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.54x = 1,326.86 × 568.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.54x = 754,293.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,293.37/961.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.46

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