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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.97, 1,322.49 and 565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.97, 1,322.49 and 565.12 is: 780.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.97 : 1,322.49 = 565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.97/1,322.49 = 565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.97x = 1,322.49 × 565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.97x = 747,365.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,365.55/957.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.16

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