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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.24, 1,328.82 and 570.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.24, 1,328.82 and 570.26 is: 786.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.24 : 1,328.82 = 570.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.24/1,328.82 = 570.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.24x = 1,328.82 × 570.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.24x = 757,772.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,772.89/963.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.69

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