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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.60, 1,321.54 and 564.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.60, 1,321.54 and 564.68 is: 779.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.60 : 1,321.54 = 564.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.60/1,321.54 = 564.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.60x = 1,321.54 × 564.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.60x = 746,247.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,247.21/957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.29

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