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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.99, 1,322.07 and 565.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.99, 1,322.07 and 565.23 is: 780.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.99 : 1,322.07 = 565.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.99/1,322.07 = 565.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.99x = 1,322.07 × 565.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.99x = 747,273.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,273.63/957.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.04

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