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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.02, 1,320.27 and 558.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.02, 1,320.27 and 558.65 is: 770.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.02 : 1,320.27 = 558.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.02/1,320.27 = 558.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.02x = 1,320.27 × 558.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.02x = 737,568.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,568.84/957.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.69

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