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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.58, 1,329.51 and 570.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.58, 1,329.51 and 570.53 is: 787.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.58 : 1,329.51 = 570.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.58/1,329.51 = 570.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.58x = 1,329.51 × 570.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.58x = 758,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,525.34/963.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.19

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