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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.65, 1,321.00 and 564.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.65, 1,321.00 and 564.59 is: 778.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.65 : 1,321.00 = 564.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.65/1,321.00 = 564.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.65x = 1,321.00 × 564.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.65x = 745,825.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,825.28/957.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.81

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