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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.60, 1,328.33 and 564.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.60, 1,328.33 and 564.29 is: 778.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.60 : 1,328.33 = 564.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.60/1,328.33 = 564.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.60x = 1,328.33 × 564.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.60x = 749,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,553.87/962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.68

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