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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.83, 1,321.01 and 564.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.83, 1,321.01 and 564.47 is: 778.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.83 : 1,321.01 = 564.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.83/1,321.01 = 564.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.83x = 1,321.01 × 564.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.83x = 745,668.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,668.16/957.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.50

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