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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.03, 1,328.83 and 564.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.03, 1,328.83 and 564.71 is: 779.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.03 : 1,328.83 = 564.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.03/1,328.83 = 564.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.03x = 1,328.83 × 564.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.03x = 750,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,405.50/963.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.21

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