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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.20, 1,320.86 and 564.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.20, 1,320.86 and 564.19 is: 778.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.20 : 1,320.86 = 564.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.20/1,320.86 = 564.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.20x = 1,320.86 × 564.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.20x = 745,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,214.11/957.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.54

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