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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.20, 1,319.63 and 563.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.20, 1,319.63 and 563.30 is: 777.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.20 : 1,319.63 = 563.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.20/1,319.63 = 563.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.20x = 1,319.63 × 563.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.20x = 743,347.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,347.58/956.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.40

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