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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.78, 1,330.07 and 570.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.78, 1,330.07 and 570.87 is: 787.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.78 : 1,330.07 = 570.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.78/1,330.07 = 570.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.78x = 1,330.07 × 570.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.78x = 759,294.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,294.21/963.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.83

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