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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.98, 1,319.52 and 563.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.98, 1,319.52 and 563.13 is: 777.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.98 : 1,319.52 = 563.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.98/1,319.52 = 563.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.98x = 1,319.52 × 563.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.98x = 743,061.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,061.30/955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.28

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