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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.67, 1,328.66 and 569.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.67, 1,328.66 and 569.91 is: 786.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.67 : 1,328.66 = 569.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.67/1,328.66 = 569.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.67x = 1,328.66 × 569.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.67x = 757,213.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,213.77/962.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.58

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