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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.84, 1,322.02 and 565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.84, 1,322.02 and 565 is: 779.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.84 : 1,322.02 = 565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.84/1,322.02 = 565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.84x = 1,322.02 × 565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.84x = 746,941.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,941.30/957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.82

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