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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.12, 1,328.02 and 569.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.12, 1,328.02 and 569.32 is: 785.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.12 : 1,328.02 = 569.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.12/1,328.02 = 569.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.12x = 1,328.02 × 569.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.12x = 756,068.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,068.35/962.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.84

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