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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.76, 1,330.01 and 565.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.76, 1,330.01 and 565.45 is: 780.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.76 : 1,330.01 = 565.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.76/1,330.01 = 565.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.76x = 1,330.01 × 565.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.76x = 752,054.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,054.15/963.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.33

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