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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.41, 1,321.49 and 564.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.41, 1,321.49 and 564.66 is: 779.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.41 : 1,321.49 = 564.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.41/1,321.49 = 564.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.41x = 1,321.49 × 564.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.41x = 746,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,193.96/957.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.39

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