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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.42, 1,329.69 and 570.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.42, 1,329.69 and 570.66 is: 787.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.42 : 1,329.69 = 570.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.42/1,329.69 = 570.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.42x = 1,329.69 × 570.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.42x = 758,800.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,800.90/963.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.61

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