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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.98, 1,329.01 and 564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.98, 1,329.01 and 564.80 is: 779.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.98 : 1,329.01 = 564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.98/1,329.01 = 564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.98x = 1,329.01 × 564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.98x = 750,616.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,616.79/962.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.47

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