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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.36, 1,327.86 and 569.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.36, 1,327.86 and 569.18 is: 785.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.36 : 1,327.86 = 569.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.36/1,327.86 = 569.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.36x = 1,327.86 × 569.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.36x = 755,791.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,791.35/962.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.35

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