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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.12, 1,327.92 and 569.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.12, 1,327.92 and 569.36 is: 785.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.12 : 1,327.92 = 569.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.12/1,327.92 = 569.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.12x = 1,327.92 × 569.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.12x = 756,064.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,064.53/962.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.83

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