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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.84, 1,328.54 and 569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.84, 1,328.54 and 569.76 is: 786.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.84 : 1,328.54 = 569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.84/1,328.54 = 569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.84x = 1,328.54 × 569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.84x = 756,946.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,946.10/962.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.16

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