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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.56, 1,321.54 and 564.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.56, 1,321.54 and 564.72 is: 779.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.56 : 1,321.54 = 564.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.56/1,321.54 = 564.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.56x = 1,321.54 × 564.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.56x = 746,300.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,300.07/957.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.38

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