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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.97, 1,327.32 and 568.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.97, 1,327.32 and 568.91 is: 784.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.97 : 1,327.32 = 568.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.97/1,327.32 = 568.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.97x = 1,327.32 × 568.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.97x = 755,125.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,125.62/961.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.98

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