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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.47, 1,321.80 and 564.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.47, 1,321.80 and 564.62 is: 779.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.47 : 1,321.80 = 564.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.47/1,321.80 = 564.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.47x = 1,321.80 × 564.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.47x = 746,314.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,314.72/957.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.47

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