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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.46, 1,329.67 and 565.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.46, 1,329.67 and 565.10 is: 779.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.46 : 1,329.67 = 565.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.46/1,329.67 = 565.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.46x = 1,329.67 × 565.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.46x = 751,395.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,395.56/963.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.89

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