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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.07, 1,320.60 and 564.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.07, 1,320.60 and 564.04 is: 778.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.07 : 1,320.60 = 564.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.07/1,320.60 = 564.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.07x = 1,320.60 × 564.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.07x = 744,871.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,871.22/957.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.28

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