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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.77, 1,330.02 and 570.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.77, 1,330.02 and 570.79 is: 787.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.77 : 1,330.02 = 570.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.77/1,330.02 = 570.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.77x = 1,330.02 × 570.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.77x = 759,162.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,162.12/963.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.70

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