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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.60, 1,327.28 and 568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.60, 1,327.28 and 568.76 is: 785.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.60 : 1,327.28 = 568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.60/1,327.28 = 568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.60x = 1,327.28 × 568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.60x = 754,903.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,903.77/961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.05

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