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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.95, 1,319.22 and 563.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.95, 1,319.22 and 563.01 is: 776.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.95 : 1,319.22 = 563.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.95/1,319.22 = 563.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.95x = 1,319.22 × 563.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.95x = 742,734.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,734.05/955.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.96

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