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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.41, 1,321.23 and 564.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.41, 1,321.23 and 564.56 is: 779.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.41 : 1,321.23 = 564.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.41/1,321.23 = 564.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.41x = 1,321.23 × 564.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.41x = 745,913.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,913.61/957.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.10

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