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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.95, 1,328.88 and 570.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.95, 1,328.88 and 570.01 is: 786.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.95 : 1,328.88 = 570.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.95/1,328.88 = 570.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.95x = 1,328.88 × 570.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.95x = 757,474.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,474.89/962.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.62

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