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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.95, 1,330.16 and 570.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.95, 1,330.16 and 570.89 is: 787.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.95 : 1,330.16 = 570.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.95/1,330.16 = 570.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.95x = 1,330.16 × 570.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.95x = 759,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,375.51/963.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.78

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