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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.50, 1,321.42 and 559.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.50, 1,321.42 and 559.29 is: 771.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.50 : 1,321.42 = 559.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.50/1,321.42 = 559.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.50x = 1,321.42 × 559.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.50x = 739,050.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,050.38/957.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.86

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