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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.51, 1,328.37 and 569.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.51, 1,328.37 and 569.53 is: 786.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.51 : 1,328.37 = 569.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.51/1,328.37 = 569.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.51x = 1,328.37 × 569.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.51x = 756,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,550.90/962.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.02

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