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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.50, 1,319.81 and 563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.50, 1,319.81 and 563.60 is: 777.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.50 : 1,319.81 = 563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.50/1,319.81 = 563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.50x = 1,319.81 × 563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.50x = 743,844.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,844.92/956.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.67

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