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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.91, 1,327.43 and 568.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.91, 1,327.43 and 568.93 is: 785.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.91 : 1,327.43 = 568.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.91/1,327.43 = 568.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.91x = 1,327.43 × 568.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.91x = 755,212.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,212.85/961.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.12

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