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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.35, 1,320.63 and 564.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.35, 1,320.63 and 564.14 is: 778.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.35 : 1,320.63 = 564.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.35/1,320.63 = 564.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.35x = 1,320.63 × 564.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.35x = 745,020.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,020.21/957.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.21

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