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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.32, 1,321.43 and 564.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.32, 1,321.43 and 564.32 is: 778.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.32 : 1,321.43 = 564.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.32/1,321.43 = 564.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.32x = 1,321.43 × 564.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.32x = 745,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,699.95/957.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.95

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