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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.04, 1,327.41 and 569.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.04, 1,327.41 and 569.19 is: 785.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.04 : 1,327.41 = 569.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.04/1,327.41 = 569.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.04x = 1,327.41 × 569.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.04x = 755,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,548.50/962.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.36

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