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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.12, 1,321 and 564.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.12, 1,321 and 564.16 is: 778.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.12 : 1,321 = 564.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.12/1,321 = 564.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.12x = 1,321 × 564.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.12x = 745,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,255.36/957.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.64

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