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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.28, 1,328.70 and 569.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.28, 1,328.70 and 569.98 is: 786.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.28 : 1,328.70 = 569.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.28/1,328.70 = 569.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.28x = 1,328.70 × 569.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.28x = 757,332.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,332.43/963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.20

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