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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958, 1,321.96 and 564.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958, 1,321.96 and 564.94 is: 779.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958 : 1,321.96 = 564.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958/1,321.96 = 564.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958x = 1,321.96 × 564.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958x = 746,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,828.08/958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.57

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