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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.20, 1,329.33 and 570.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.20, 1,329.33 and 570.15 is: 786.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.20 : 1,329.33 = 570.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.20/1,329.33 = 570.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.20x = 1,329.33 × 570.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.20x = 757,917.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,917.50/963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.88

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