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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.08, 1,329.17 and 570.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.08, 1,329.17 and 570.09 is: 786.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.08 : 1,329.17 = 570.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.08/1,329.17 = 570.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.08x = 1,329.17 × 570.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.08x = 757,746.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,746.53/963.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.79

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