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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.60, 1,327.85 and 569.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.60, 1,327.85 and 569.55 is: 785.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.60 : 1,327.85 = 569.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.60/1,327.85 = 569.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.60x = 1,327.85 × 569.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.60x = 756,270.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,270.33/962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.66

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