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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.62, 1,327.11 and 568.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.62, 1,327.11 and 568.56 is: 784.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.62 : 1,327.11 = 568.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.62/1,327.11 = 568.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.62x = 1,327.11 × 568.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.62x = 754,541.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,541.66/961.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.66

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