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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.13, 1,321.05 and 564.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.13, 1,321.05 and 564.28 is: 778.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.13 : 1,321.05 = 564.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.13/1,321.05 = 564.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.13x = 1,321.05 × 564.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.13x = 745,442.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,442.09/957.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.83

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