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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.17, 1,319.28 and 563.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.17, 1,319.28 and 563.14 is: 777.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.17 : 1,319.28 = 563.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.17/1,319.28 = 563.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.17x = 1,319.28 × 563.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.17x = 742,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,939.34/956.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.00

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