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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.26, 1,327.83 and 563.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.26, 1,327.83 and 563.97 is: 778.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.26 : 1,327.83 = 563.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.26/1,327.83 = 563.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.26x = 1,327.83 × 563.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.26x = 748,856.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,856.29/962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.23

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