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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.08, 1,327.28 and 568.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.08, 1,327.28 and 568.96 is: 784.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.08 : 1,327.28 = 568.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.08/1,327.28 = 568.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.08x = 1,327.28 × 568.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.08x = 755,169.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,169.23/962.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.93

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