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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.16, 1,329.21 and 570.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.16, 1,329.21 and 570.17 is: 786.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.16 : 1,329.21 = 570.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.16/1,329.21 = 570.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.16x = 1,329.21 × 570.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.16x = 757,875.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,875.67/963.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.86

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