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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.75, 1,319.12 and 562.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.75, 1,319.12 and 562.99 is: 777.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.75 : 1,319.12 = 562.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.75/1,319.12 = 562.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.75x = 1,319.12 × 562.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.75x = 742,651.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,651.37/955.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.04

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