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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.22, 1,328.68 and 570.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.22, 1,328.68 and 570.17 is: 786.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.22 : 1,328.68 = 570.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.22/1,328.68 = 570.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.22x = 1,328.68 × 570.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.22x = 757,573.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,573.48/963.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.50

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