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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958, 1,322.20 and 565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958, 1,322.20 and 565.12 is: 779.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958 : 1,322.20 = 565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958/1,322.20 = 565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958x = 1,322.20 × 565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958x = 747,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,201.66/958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.96

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