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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.40, 1,328.26 and 569.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.40, 1,328.26 and 569.55 is: 786.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.40 : 1,328.26 = 569.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.40/1,328.26 = 569.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.40x = 1,328.26 × 569.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.40x = 756,510.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,510.48/962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.07

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