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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.99, 1,319.25 and 563.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.99, 1,319.25 and 563.08 is: 777.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.99 : 1,319.25 = 563.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.99/1,319.25 = 563.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.99x = 1,319.25 × 563.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.99x = 742,843.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,843.29/955.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.04

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