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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.62, 1,321.84 and 564.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.62, 1,321.84 and 564.76 is: 779.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.62 : 1,321.84 = 564.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.62/1,321.84 = 564.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.62x = 1,321.84 × 564.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.62x = 746,522.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,522.36/957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.56

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