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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.76, 1,320.56 and 563.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.76, 1,320.56 and 563.92 is: 778.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.76 : 1,320.56 = 563.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.76/1,320.56 = 563.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.76x = 1,320.56 × 563.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.76x = 744,690.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,690.20/956.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.35

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