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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.41, 1,329.64 and 570.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.41, 1,329.64 and 570.56 is: 787.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.41 : 1,329.64 = 570.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.41/1,329.64 = 570.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.41x = 1,329.64 × 570.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.41x = 758,632.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,632.75/963.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.45

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