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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.96, 1,321.92 and 565.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.96, 1,321.92 and 565.11 is: 779.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.96 : 1,321.92 = 565.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.96/1,321.92 = 565.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.96x = 1,321.92 × 565.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.96x = 747,030.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,030.21/957.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.81

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