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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.30, 1,319.96 and 563.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.30, 1,319.96 and 563.55 is: 777.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.30 : 1,319.96 = 563.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.30/1,319.96 = 563.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.30x = 1,319.96 × 563.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.30x = 743,856.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,856.86/956.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.85

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