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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.47, 1,328.35 and 569.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.47, 1,328.35 and 569.62 is: 786.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.47 : 1,328.35 = 569.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.47/1,328.35 = 569.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.47x = 1,328.35 × 569.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.47x = 756,648.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,648.09/962.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.16

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