Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.68, 1,320 and 563.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 956.68, 1,320 and 563.72 is: 777.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
956.68 : 1,320 = 563.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
956.68/1,320 = 563.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
956.68x = 1,320 × 563.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
956.68x = 744,110.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 744,110.40/956.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777.80
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