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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.36, 1,328.13 and 569.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.36, 1,328.13 and 569.46 is: 785.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.36 : 1,328.13 = 569.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.36/1,328.13 = 569.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.36x = 1,328.13 × 569.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.36x = 756,316.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,316.91/962.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.90

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