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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.19, 1,327.23 and 569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.19, 1,327.23 and 569.12 is: 785.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.19 : 1,327.23 = 569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.19/1,327.23 = 569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.19x = 1,327.23 × 569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.19x = 755,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,346.50/962.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.03

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