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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.69, 1,330.15 and 565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.69, 1,330.15 and 565.44 is: 780.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.69 : 1,330.15 = 565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.69/1,330.15 = 565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.69x = 1,330.15 × 565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.69x = 752,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,120.02/963.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.46

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