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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.68, 1,327.20 and 569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.68, 1,327.20 and 569.04 is: 785.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.68 : 1,327.20 = 569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.68/1,327.20 = 569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.68x = 1,327.20 × 569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.68x = 755,229.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,229.89/961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.32

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