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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.10, 1,329.24 and 570.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.10, 1,329.24 and 570.34 is: 787.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.10 : 1,329.24 = 570.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.10/1,329.24 = 570.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.10x = 1,329.24 × 570.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.10x = 758,118.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,118.74/963.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.17

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