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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.95, 1,328.37 and 569.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.95, 1,328.37 and 569.29 is: 785.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.95 : 1,328.37 = 569.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.95/1,328.37 = 569.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.95x = 1,328.37 × 569.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.95x = 756,227.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,227.76/962.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.32

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