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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.96, 1,327.16 and 568.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.96, 1,327.16 and 568.94 is: 784.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.96 : 1,327.16 = 568.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.96/1,327.16 = 568.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.96x = 1,327.16 × 568.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.96x = 755,074.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,074.41/961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.93

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