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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.92, 1,321.88 and 564.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.92, 1,321.88 and 564.92 is: 779.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.92 : 1,321.88 = 564.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.92/1,321.88 = 564.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.92x = 1,321.88 × 564.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.92x = 746,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,756.45/957.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.56

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