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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.94, 1,327.20 and 568.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.94, 1,327.20 and 568.82 is: 784.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.94 : 1,327.20 = 568.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.94/1,327.20 = 568.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.94x = 1,327.20 × 568.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.94x = 754,937.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,937.90/961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.81

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