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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.80, 1,319.07 and 562.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.80, 1,319.07 and 562.89 is: 776.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.80 : 1,319.07 = 562.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.80/1,319.07 = 562.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.80x = 1,319.07 × 562.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.80x = 742,498.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,498.37/955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.83

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