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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.49, 1,328.22 and 569.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.49, 1,328.22 and 569.45 is: 785.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.49 : 1,328.22 = 569.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.49/1,328.22 = 569.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.49x = 1,328.22 × 569.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.49x = 756,354.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,354.88/962.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.83

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