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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.95, 1,326.99 and 568.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.95, 1,326.99 and 568.29 is: 783.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.95 : 1,326.99 = 568.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.95/1,326.99 = 568.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.95x = 1,326.99 × 568.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.95x = 754,115.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,115.15/961.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.94

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