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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.83, 1,319.00 and 562.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.83, 1,319.00 and 562.83 is: 776.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.83 : 1,319.00 = 562.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.83/1,319.00 = 562.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.83x = 1,319.00 × 562.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.83x = 742,369.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,369.96/955.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.68

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