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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.94, 1,330.28 and 565.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.94, 1,330.28 and 565.61 is: 780.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.94 : 1,330.28 = 565.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.94/1,330.28 = 565.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.94x = 1,330.28 × 565.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.94x = 752,417.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,417.64/963.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.56

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