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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.82, 1,328.36 and 569.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.82, 1,328.36 and 569.77 is: 786.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.82 : 1,328.36 = 569.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.82/1,328.36 = 569.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.82x = 1,328.36 × 569.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.82x = 756,853.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,853.51/962.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.08

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