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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.24, 1,319.40 and 563.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.24, 1,319.40 and 563.04 is: 776.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.24 : 1,319.40 = 563.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.24/1,319.40 = 563.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.24x = 1,319.40 × 563.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.24x = 742,874.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,874.98/956.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.87

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