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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.99, 1,329.86 and 565.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.99, 1,329.86 and 565.66 is: 780.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.99 : 1,329.86 = 565.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.99/1,329.86 = 565.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.99x = 1,329.86 × 565.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.99x = 752,243.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,243.97/963.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.35

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