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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.67, 1,320.18 and 563.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.67, 1,320.18 and 563.73 is: 777.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.67 : 1,320.18 = 563.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.67/1,320.18 = 563.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.67x = 1,320.18 × 563.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.67x = 744,225.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,225.07/956.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.93

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