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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.59, 1,329.44 and 570.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.59, 1,329.44 and 570.53 is: 787.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.59 : 1,329.44 = 570.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.59/1,329.44 = 570.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.59x = 1,329.44 × 570.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.59x = 758,485.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,485.87/963.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.15

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