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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.83, 1,321.81 and 559.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.83, 1,321.81 and 559.77 is: 772.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.83 : 1,321.81 = 559.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.83/1,321.81 = 559.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.83x = 1,321.81 × 559.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.83x = 739,900.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,900.18/957.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.48

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