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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.74, 1,319.97 and 563.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.74, 1,319.97 and 563.68 is: 777.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.74 : 1,319.97 = 563.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.74/1,319.97 = 563.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.74x = 1,319.97 × 563.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.74x = 744,040.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,040.69/956.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.68

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