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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.67, 1,319.04 and 562.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.67, 1,319.04 and 562.76 is: 776.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.67 : 1,319.04 = 562.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.67/1,319.04 = 562.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.67x = 1,319.04 × 562.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.67x = 742,302.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,302.95/955.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.74

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