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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.80, 1,319.29 and 562.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.80, 1,319.29 and 562.95 is: 777.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.80 : 1,319.29 = 562.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.80/1,319.29 = 562.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.80x = 1,319.29 × 562.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.80x = 742,692.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,692.90/955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.04

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