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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.47, 1,329.73 and 570.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.47, 1,329.73 and 570.62 is: 787.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.47 : 1,329.73 = 570.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.47/1,329.73 = 570.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.47x = 1,329.73 × 570.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.47x = 758,762.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,762.46/963.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.54

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