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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.86, 1,328.40 and 570.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.86, 1,328.40 and 570.01 is: 786.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.86 : 1,328.40 = 570.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.86/1,328.40 = 570.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.86x = 1,328.40 × 570.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.86x = 757,201.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,201.28/962.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.41

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