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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.28, 1,329.54 and 565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.28, 1,329.54 and 565.12 is: 779.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.28 : 1,329.54 = 565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.28/1,329.54 = 565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.28x = 1,329.54 × 565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.28x = 751,349.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,349.64/963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.99

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