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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956, 1,319.44 and 563.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956, 1,319.44 and 563.12 is: 777.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956 : 1,319.44 = 563.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956/1,319.44 = 563.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956x = 1,319.44 × 563.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956x = 743,003.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,003.05/956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.20

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