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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.32, 1,328.07 and 564.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.32, 1,328.07 and 564.07 is: 778.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.32 : 1,328.07 = 564.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.32/1,328.07 = 564.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.32x = 1,328.07 × 564.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.32x = 749,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,124.44/962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.46

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