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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.57, 1,329.83 and 570.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.57, 1,329.83 and 570.62 is: 787.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.57 : 1,329.83 = 570.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.57/1,329.83 = 570.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.57x = 1,329.83 × 570.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.57x = 758,820.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,820.23/963.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.51

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