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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.22, 1,327.31 and 569.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.22, 1,327.31 and 569.17 is: 785.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.22 : 1,327.31 = 569.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.22/1,327.31 = 569.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.22x = 1,327.31 × 569.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.22x = 755,458.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,458.87/962.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.12

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