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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.94, 1,329.96 and 570.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.94, 1,329.96 and 570.82 is: 787.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.94 : 1,329.96 = 570.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.94/1,329.96 = 570.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.94x = 1,329.96 × 570.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.94x = 759,167.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,167.77/963.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.57

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