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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.39, 1,328.10 and 563.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.39, 1,328.10 and 563.98 is: 778.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.39 : 1,328.10 = 563.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.39/1,328.10 = 563.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.39x = 1,328.10 × 563.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.39x = 749,016.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,016.61/962.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.29

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