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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.72, 1,330.16 and 571.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.72, 1,330.16 and 571.01 is: 788.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.72 : 1,330.16 = 571.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.72/1,330.16 = 571.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.72x = 1,330.16 × 571.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.72x = 759,525.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,525.16/963.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.12

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