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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.02, 1,327.40 and 569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.02, 1,327.40 and 569.16 is: 785.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.02 : 1,327.40 = 569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.02/1,327.40 = 569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.02x = 1,327.40 × 569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.02x = 755,502.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,502.98/962.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.33

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