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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.95, 1,330.50 and 565.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.95, 1,330.50 and 565.70 is: 780.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.95 : 1,330.50 = 565.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.95/1,330.50 = 565.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.95x = 1,330.50 × 565.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.95x = 752,657.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,657.20/963.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.81

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