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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.28, 1,319.60 and 563.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.28, 1,319.60 and 563.23 is: 777.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.28 : 1,319.60 = 563.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.28/1,319.60 = 563.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.28x = 1,319.60 × 563.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.28x = 743,238.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,238.31/956.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.22

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