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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.87, 1,330.16 and 570.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.87, 1,330.16 and 570.90 is: 787.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.87 : 1,330.16 = 570.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.87/1,330.16 = 570.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.87x = 1,330.16 × 570.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.87x = 759,388.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,388.34/963.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.85

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