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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.97, 1,327.66 and 569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.97, 1,327.66 and 569.12 is: 785.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.97 : 1,327.66 = 569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.97/1,327.66 = 569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.97x = 1,327.66 × 569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.97x = 755,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,589.80/961.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.46

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