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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.64, 1,320.18 and 563.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.64, 1,320.18 and 563.88 is: 778.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.64 : 1,320.18 = 563.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.64/1,320.18 = 563.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.64x = 1,320.18 × 563.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.64x = 744,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,423.10/956.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.16

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