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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.50, 1,327.66 and 569.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.50, 1,327.66 and 569.65 is: 785.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.50 : 1,327.66 = 569.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.50/1,327.66 = 569.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.50x = 1,327.66 × 569.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.50x = 756,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,301.52/962.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.77

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