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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.46, 1,319.70 and 563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.46, 1,319.70 and 563.52 is: 777.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.46 : 1,319.70 = 563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.46/1,319.70 = 563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.46x = 1,319.70 × 563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.46x = 743,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,677.34/956.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.53

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