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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.49, 1,319.94 and 563.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.49, 1,319.94 and 563.45 is: 777.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.49 : 1,319.94 = 563.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.49/1,319.94 = 563.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.49x = 1,319.94 × 563.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.49x = 743,713.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,713.59/956.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.54

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