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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.93, 1,329.98 and 570.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.93, 1,329.98 and 570.99 is: 787.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.93 : 1,329.98 = 570.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.93/1,329.98 = 570.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.93x = 1,329.98 × 570.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.93x = 759,402.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,402.43/963.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.82

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