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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.84, 1,330.23 and 571.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.84, 1,330.23 and 571.02 is: 788.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.84 : 1,330.23 = 571.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.84/1,330.23 = 571.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.84x = 1,330.23 × 571.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.84x = 759,587.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,587.93/963.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.09

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