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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.80, 1,322.03 and 565.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.80, 1,322.03 and 565.05 is: 779.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.80 : 1,322.03 = 565.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.80/1,322.03 = 565.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.80x = 1,322.03 × 565.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.80x = 747,013.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,013.05/957.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.93

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