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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.95, 1,329.08 and 570.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.95, 1,329.08 and 570.83 is: 787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.95 : 1,329.08 = 570.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.95/1,329.08 = 570.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.95x = 1,329.08 × 570.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.95x = 758,669.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,669.24/963.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.05

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