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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.68, 1,329.84 and 570.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.68, 1,329.84 and 570.88 is: 787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.68 : 1,329.84 = 570.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.68/1,329.84 = 570.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.68x = 1,329.84 × 570.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.68x = 759,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,179.06/963.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.79

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