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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.27, 1,319.76 and 563.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.27, 1,319.76 and 563.29 is: 777.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.27 : 1,319.76 = 563.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.27/1,319.76 = 563.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.27x = 1,319.76 × 563.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.27x = 743,404.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,404.31/956.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.40

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