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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.45, 1,329.06 and 569.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.45, 1,329.06 and 569.79 is: 786.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.45 : 1,329.06 = 569.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.45/1,329.06 = 569.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.45x = 1,329.06 × 569.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.45x = 757,285.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,285.10/963.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.01

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