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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.81, 1,319.99 and 563.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.81, 1,319.99 and 563.64 is: 777.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.81 : 1,319.99 = 563.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.81/1,319.99 = 563.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.81x = 1,319.99 × 563.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.81x = 743,996.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,996.35/956.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.58

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