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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.56, 1,320.12 and 563.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.56, 1,320.12 and 563.68 is: 777.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.56 : 1,320.12 = 563.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.56/1,320.12 = 563.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.56x = 1,320.12 × 563.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.56x = 744,125.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,125.24/956.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.92

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