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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.60, 1,328.64 and 569.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.60, 1,328.64 and 569.74 is: 786.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.60 : 1,328.64 = 569.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.60/1,328.64 = 569.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.60x = 1,328.64 × 569.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.60x = 756,979.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,979.35/962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.39

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