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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.25, 1,319.46 and 563.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.25, 1,319.46 and 563.35 is: 777.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.25 : 1,319.46 = 563.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.25/1,319.46 = 563.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.25x = 1,319.46 × 563.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.25x = 743,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,314.49/956.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.32

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