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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.07, 1,327.17 and 568.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.07, 1,327.17 and 568.95 is: 784.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.07 : 1,327.17 = 568.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.07/1,327.17 = 568.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.07x = 1,327.17 × 568.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.07x = 755,093.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,093.37/962.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.86

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