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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.50, 1,321.38 and 564.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.50, 1,321.38 and 564.86 is: 779.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.50 : 1,321.38 = 564.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.50/1,321.38 = 564.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.50x = 1,321.38 × 564.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.50x = 746,394.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,394.71/957.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.52

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