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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.06, 1,320.75 and 564.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.06, 1,320.75 and 564.09 is: 778.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.06 : 1,320.75 = 564.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.06/1,320.75 = 564.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.06x = 1,320.75 × 564.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.06x = 745,021.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,021.87/957.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.45

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