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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.30, 1,320.68 and 564.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.30, 1,320.68 and 564.14 is: 778.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.30 : 1,320.68 = 564.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.30/1,320.68 = 564.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.30x = 1,320.68 × 564.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.30x = 745,048.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,048.42/957.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.28

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