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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.99, 1,327.53 and 569.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.99, 1,327.53 and 569.11 is: 785.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.99 : 1,327.53 = 569.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.99/1,327.53 = 569.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.99x = 1,327.53 × 569.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.99x = 755,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,510.60/961.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.36

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