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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.87, 1,328.51 and 570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.87, 1,328.51 and 570.02 is: 786.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.87 : 1,328.51 = 570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.87/1,328.51 = 570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.87x = 1,328.51 × 570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.87x = 757,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,272.05/962.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.48

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