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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.70, 1,320.24 and 563.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.70, 1,320.24 and 563.70 is: 777.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.70 : 1,320.24 = 563.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.70/1,320.24 = 563.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.70x = 1,320.24 × 563.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.70x = 744,219.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,219.29/956.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.90

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