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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.97, 1,320.44 and 563.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.97, 1,320.44 and 563.90 is: 778.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.97 : 1,320.44 = 563.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.97/1,320.44 = 563.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.97x = 1,320.44 × 563.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.97x = 744,586.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,586.69/956.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.07

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