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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.62, 1,320.16 and 563.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.62, 1,320.16 and 563.64 is: 777.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.62 : 1,320.16 = 563.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.62/1,320.16 = 563.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.62x = 1,320.16 × 563.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.62x = 744,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,094.98/956.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.84

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