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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.38, 1,319.85 and 563.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.38, 1,319.85 and 563.53 is: 777.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.38 : 1,319.85 = 563.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.38/1,319.85 = 563.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.38x = 1,319.85 × 563.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.38x = 743,775.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,775.07/956.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.70

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