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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.63, 1,328.19 and 569.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.63, 1,328.19 and 569.43 is: 785.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.63 : 1,328.19 = 569.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.63/1,328.19 = 569.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.63x = 1,328.19 × 569.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.63x = 756,311.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,311.23/962.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.68

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