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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.09, 1,329.17 and 570.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.09, 1,329.17 and 570.15 is: 786.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.09 : 1,329.17 = 570.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.09/1,329.17 = 570.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.09x = 1,329.17 × 570.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.09x = 757,823.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,823.42/963.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.87

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