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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.59, 1,329.80 and 570.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.59, 1,329.80 and 570.65 is: 787.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.59 : 1,329.80 = 570.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.59/1,329.80 = 570.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.59x = 1,329.80 × 570.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.59x = 758,840.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,840.87/963.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.52

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