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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.12, 1,327.74 and 569.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.12, 1,327.74 and 569.15 is: 785.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.12 : 1,327.74 = 569.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.12/1,327.74 = 569.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.12x = 1,327.74 × 569.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.12x = 755,676.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,676.58/962.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.43

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