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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.91, 1,319.42 and 563.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.91, 1,319.42 and 563.16 is: 777.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.91 : 1,319.42 = 563.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.91/1,319.42 = 563.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.91x = 1,319.42 × 563.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.91x = 743,038.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,038.92/955.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.31

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