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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.06, 1,319.38 and 563.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.06, 1,319.38 and 563.10 is: 777.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.06 : 1,319.38 = 563.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.06/1,319.38 = 563.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.06x = 1,319.38 × 563.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.06x = 742,942.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,942.88/956.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.09

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