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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.19, 1,327.75 and 569.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.19, 1,327.75 and 569.07 is: 785.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.19 : 1,327.75 = 569.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.19/1,327.75 = 569.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.19x = 1,327.75 × 569.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.19x = 755,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,582.69/962.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.27

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