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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.61, 1,329.86 and 570.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.61, 1,329.86 and 570.71 is: 787.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.61 : 1,329.86 = 570.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.61/1,329.86 = 570.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.61x = 1,329.86 × 570.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.61x = 758,964.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,964.87/963.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.63

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