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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.48, 1,329.43 and 570.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.48, 1,329.43 and 570.36 is: 786.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.48 : 1,329.43 = 570.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.48/1,329.43 = 570.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.48x = 1,329.43 × 570.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.48x = 758,253.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,253.69/963.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.99

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