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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.80, 1,330.08 and 570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.80, 1,330.08 and 570.80 is: 787.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.80 : 1,330.08 = 570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.80/1,330.08 = 570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.80x = 1,330.08 × 570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.80x = 759,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,209.66/963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.73

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