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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.69, 1,320.32 and 563.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.69, 1,320.32 and 563.84 is: 778.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.69 : 1,320.32 = 563.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.69/1,320.32 = 563.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.69x = 1,320.32 × 563.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.69x = 744,444.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,444.04/956.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.15

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