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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.92, 1,319.40 and 562.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.92, 1,319.40 and 562.98 is: 777.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.92 : 1,319.40 = 562.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.92/1,319.40 = 562.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.92x = 1,319.40 × 562.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.92x = 742,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,795.81/955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.05

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