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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.56, 1,329.75 and 570.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.56, 1,329.75 and 570.51 is: 787.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.56 : 1,329.75 = 570.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.56/1,329.75 = 570.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.56x = 1,329.75 × 570.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.56x = 758,635.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,635.67/963.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.32

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