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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957, 1,320.62 and 564.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957, 1,320.62 and 564.10 is: 778.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957 : 1,320.62 = 564.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957/1,320.62 = 564.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957x = 1,320.62 × 564.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957x = 744,961.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,961.74/957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.43

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