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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.66, 1,328.52 and 569.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.66, 1,328.52 and 569.68 is: 786.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.66 : 1,328.52 = 569.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.66/1,328.52 = 569.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.66x = 1,328.52 × 569.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.66x = 756,831.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,831.27/962.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.19

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