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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.86, 1,330.08 and 565.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.86, 1,330.08 and 565.53 is: 780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.86 : 1,330.08 = 565.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.86/1,330.08 = 565.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.86x = 1,330.08 × 565.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.86x = 752,200.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,200.14/963.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.40

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