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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957, 1,320.42 and 564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957, 1,320.42 and 564 is: 778.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957 : 1,320.42 = 564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957/1,320.42 = 564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957x = 1,320.42 × 564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957x = 744,716.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,716.88/957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.18

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