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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.40, 1,328.13 and 569.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.40, 1,328.13 and 569.43 is: 785.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.40 : 1,328.13 = 569.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.40/1,328.13 = 569.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.40x = 1,328.13 × 569.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.40x = 756,277.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,277.07/962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.82

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