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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.73, 1,320.27 and 563.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.73, 1,320.27 and 563.67 is: 777.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.73 : 1,320.27 = 563.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.73/1,320.27 = 563.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.73x = 1,320.27 × 563.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.73x = 744,196.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,196.59/956.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.85

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