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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.07, 1,321.10 and 558.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.07, 1,321.10 and 558.87 is: 771.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.07 : 1,321.10 = 558.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.07/1,321.10 = 558.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.07x = 1,321.10 × 558.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.07x = 738,323.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,323.16/957.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.44

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