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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.10, 1,327.23 and 569.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.10, 1,327.23 and 569.07 is: 785.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.10 : 1,327.23 = 569.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.10/1,327.23 = 569.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.10x = 1,327.23 × 569.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.10x = 755,286.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,286.78/962.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.04

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