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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.36, 1,319.25 and 563.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.36, 1,319.25 and 563.31 is: 777.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.36 : 1,319.25 = 563.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.36/1,319.25 = 563.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.36x = 1,319.25 × 563.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.36x = 743,148.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,148.83/956.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.06

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