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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.62, 1,328.60 and 564.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.62, 1,328.60 and 564.30 is: 778.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.62 : 1,328.60 = 564.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.62/1,328.60 = 564.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.62x = 1,328.60 × 564.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.62x = 749,730.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,730.39/962.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.85

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