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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.99, 1,328.91 and 570.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.99, 1,328.91 and 570.11 is: 786.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.99 : 1,328.91 = 570.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.99/1,328.91 = 570.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.99x = 1,328.91 × 570.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.99x = 757,624.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,624.88/962.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.74

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