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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.85, 1,322.10 and 565.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.85, 1,322.10 and 565.00 is: 779.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.85 : 1,322.10 = 565.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.85/1,322.10 = 565.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.85x = 1,322.10 × 565.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.85x = 746,983.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,983.19/957.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.86

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