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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.66, 1,326.54 and 568.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.66, 1,326.54 and 568.54 is: 784.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.66 : 1,326.54 = 568.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.66/1,326.54 = 568.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.66x = 1,326.54 × 568.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.66x = 754,191.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,191.05/961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.26

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