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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.80, 1,319.49 and 563.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.80, 1,319.49 and 563.22 is: 777.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.80 : 1,319.49 = 563.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.80/1,319.49 = 563.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.80x = 1,319.49 × 563.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.80x = 743,163.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,163.16/955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.53

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