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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.56, 1,327.06 and 568.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.56, 1,327.06 and 568.68 is: 784.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.56 : 1,327.06 = 568.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.56/1,327.06 = 568.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.56x = 1,327.06 × 568.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.56x = 754,672.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,672.48/961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.84

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