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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.72, 1,328.46 and 569.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.72, 1,328.46 and 569.69 is: 786.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.72 : 1,328.46 = 569.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.72/1,328.46 = 569.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.72x = 1,328.46 × 569.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.72x = 756,810.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,810.38/962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.12

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