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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.52, 1,321.02 and 564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.52, 1,321.02 and 564.40 is: 778.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.52 : 1,321.02 = 564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.52/1,321.02 = 564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.52x = 1,321.02 × 564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.52x = 745,583.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,583.69/957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.66

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