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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.66, 1,321.51 and 559.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.66, 1,321.51 and 559.28 is: 771.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.66 : 1,321.51 = 559.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.66/1,321.51 = 559.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.66x = 1,321.51 × 559.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.66x = 739,094.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,094.11/957.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.77

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