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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.98, 1,320.34 and 563.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.98, 1,320.34 and 563.92 is: 778.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.98 : 1,320.34 = 563.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.98/1,320.34 = 563.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.98x = 1,320.34 × 563.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.98x = 744,566.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,566.13/956.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.04

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