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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.80, 1,321.44 and 564.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.80, 1,321.44 and 564.54 is: 778.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.80 : 1,321.44 = 564.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.80/1,321.44 = 564.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.80x = 1,321.44 × 564.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.80x = 746,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,005.74/957.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.87

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