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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.03, 1,320.63 and 563.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.03, 1,320.63 and 563.98 is: 778.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.03 : 1,320.63 = 563.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.03/1,320.63 = 563.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.03x = 1,320.63 × 563.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.03x = 744,808.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,808.91/957.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.25

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