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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.06, 1,320.73 and 558.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.06, 1,320.73 and 558.81 is: 771.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.06 : 1,320.73 = 558.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.06/1,320.73 = 558.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.06x = 1,320.73 × 558.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.06x = 738,037.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,037.13/957.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.15

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