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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.60, 1,320.06 and 563.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.60, 1,320.06 and 563.55 is: 777.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.60 : 1,320.06 = 563.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.60/1,320.06 = 563.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.60x = 1,320.06 × 563.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.60x = 743,919.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,919.81/956.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.67

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