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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.68, 1,328.46 and 569.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.68, 1,328.46 and 569.72 is: 786.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.68 : 1,328.46 = 569.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.68/1,328.46 = 569.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.68x = 1,328.46 × 569.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.68x = 756,850.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,850.23/962.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.19

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