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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.19, 1,327.77 and 564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.19, 1,327.77 and 564.12 is: 778.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.19 : 1,327.77 = 564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.19/1,327.77 = 564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.19x = 1,327.77 × 564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.19x = 749,021.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,021.61/962.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.45

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