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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.55, 1,329.51 and 570.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.55, 1,329.51 and 570.70 is: 787.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.55 : 1,329.51 = 570.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.55/1,329.51 = 570.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.55x = 1,329.51 × 570.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.55x = 758,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,751.36/963.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.45

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