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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.19, 1,321.02 and 564.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.19, 1,321.02 and 564.34 is: 778.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.19 : 1,321.02 = 564.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.19/1,321.02 = 564.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.19x = 1,321.02 × 564.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.19x = 745,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,495.00/957.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.84

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