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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.98, 1,322.12 and 565.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.98, 1,322.12 and 565.14 is: 779.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.98 : 1,322.12 = 565.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.98/1,322.12 = 565.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.98x = 1,322.12 × 565.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.98x = 747,182.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,182.90/957.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.96

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