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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.60, 1,321.66 and 564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.60, 1,321.66 and 564.60 is: 779.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.60 : 1,321.66 = 564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.60/1,321.66 = 564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.60x = 1,321.66 × 564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.60x = 746,209.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,209.24/957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.25

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