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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.28, 1,327.19 and 569.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.28, 1,327.19 and 569.03 is: 784.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.28 : 1,327.19 = 569.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.28/1,327.19 = 569.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.28x = 1,327.19 × 569.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.28x = 755,201.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,201.44/962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.80

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