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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.02, 1,320.72 and 564.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.02, 1,320.72 and 564.26 is: 778.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.02 : 1,320.72 = 564.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.02/1,320.72 = 564.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.02x = 1,320.72 × 564.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.02x = 745,229.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,229.47/957.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.70

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