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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.33, 1,328.66 and 569.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.33, 1,328.66 and 569.48 is: 786.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.33 : 1,328.66 = 569.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.33/1,328.66 = 569.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.33x = 1,328.66 × 569.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.33x = 756,645.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,645.30/962.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.26

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