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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.79, 1,322.00 and 565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.79, 1,322.00 and 565.08 is: 779.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.79 : 1,322.00 = 565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.79/1,322.00 = 565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.79x = 1,322.00 × 565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.79x = 747,033.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,033.27/957.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.95

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