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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.82, 1,329.78 and 570.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.82, 1,329.78 and 570.57 is: 787.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.82 : 1,329.78 = 570.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.82/1,329.78 = 570.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.82x = 1,329.78 × 570.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.82x = 758,732.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,732.57/963.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.21

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