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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.23, 1,320.82 and 564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.23, 1,320.82 and 564.20 is: 778.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.23 : 1,320.82 = 564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.23/1,320.82 = 564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.23x = 1,320.82 × 564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.23x = 745,200.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,200.52/957.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.50

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