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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.76, 1,319.17 and 562.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.76, 1,319.17 and 562.91 is: 776.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.76 : 1,319.17 = 562.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.76/1,319.17 = 562.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.76x = 1,319.17 × 562.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.76x = 742,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,573.98/955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.95

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