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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.85, 1,328.82 and 569.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.85, 1,328.82 and 569.93 is: 786.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.85 : 1,328.82 = 569.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.85/1,328.82 = 569.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.85x = 1,328.82 × 569.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.85x = 757,334.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,334.38/962.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.55

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