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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.91, 1,320.54 and 564.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.91, 1,320.54 and 564.17 is: 778.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.91 : 1,320.54 = 564.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.91/1,320.54 = 564.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.91x = 1,320.54 × 564.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.91x = 745,002.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,002.45/956.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.55

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