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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.97, 1,321.92 and 564.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.97, 1,321.92 and 564.91 is: 779.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.97 : 1,321.92 = 564.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.97/1,321.92 = 564.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.97x = 1,321.92 × 564.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.97x = 746,765.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,765.83/957.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.53

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