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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.51, 1,327.66 and 569.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.51, 1,327.66 and 569.25 is: 785.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.51 : 1,327.66 = 569.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.51/1,327.66 = 569.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.51x = 1,327.66 × 569.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.51x = 755,769.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,769.03/962.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.21

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