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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.79, 1,329.89 and 565.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.79, 1,329.89 and 565.43 is: 780.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.79 : 1,329.89 = 565.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.79/1,329.89 = 565.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.79x = 1,329.89 × 565.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.79x = 751,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,950.23/963.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.20

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