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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.84, 1,329.93 and 570.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.84, 1,329.93 and 570.90 is: 787.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.84 : 1,329.93 = 570.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.84/1,329.93 = 570.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.84x = 1,329.93 × 570.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.84x = 759,257.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,257.04/963.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.74

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