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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.94, 1,320.48 and 564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.94, 1,320.48 and 564.12 is: 778.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.94 : 1,320.48 = 564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.94/1,320.48 = 564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.94x = 1,320.48 × 564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.94x = 744,909.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,909.18/956.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.43

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