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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.90, 1,330.13 and 565.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.90, 1,330.13 and 565.51 is: 780.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.90 : 1,330.13 = 565.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.90/1,330.13 = 565.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.90x = 1,330.13 × 565.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.90x = 752,195.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,195.17/963.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.37

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