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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.41, 1,319.85 and 563.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.41, 1,319.85 and 563.56 is: 777.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.41 : 1,319.85 = 563.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.41/1,319.85 = 563.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.41x = 1,319.85 × 563.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.41x = 743,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,814.67/956.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.72

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