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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.29, 1,328.13 and 569.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.29, 1,328.13 and 569.34 is: 785.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.29 : 1,328.13 = 569.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.29/1,328.13 = 569.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.29x = 1,328.13 × 569.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.29x = 756,157.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,157.53/962.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.79

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