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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.91, 1,321.91 and 564.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.91, 1,321.91 and 564.93 is: 779.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.91 : 1,321.91 = 564.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.91/1,321.91 = 564.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.91x = 1,321.91 × 564.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.91x = 746,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,786.62/957.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.60

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