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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.46, 1,328.04 and 569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.46, 1,328.04 and 569.52 is: 785.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.46 : 1,328.04 = 569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.46/1,328.04 = 569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.46x = 1,328.04 × 569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.46x = 756,345.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,345.34/962.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.85

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