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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.95, 1,327.69 and 569.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.95, 1,327.69 and 569.83 is: 785.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.95 : 1,327.69 = 569.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.95/1,327.69 = 569.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.95x = 1,327.69 × 569.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.95x = 756,557.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,557.59/962.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.67

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