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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.83, 1,322.07 and 559.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.83, 1,322.07 and 559.58 is: 772.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.83 : 1,322.07 = 559.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.83/1,322.07 = 559.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.83x = 1,322.07 × 559.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.83x = 739,807.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,807.38/957.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.38

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