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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.03, 1,322.12 and 565.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.03, 1,322.12 and 565.18 is: 779.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.03 : 1,322.12 = 565.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.03/1,322.12 = 565.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.03x = 1,322.12 × 565.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.03x = 747,233.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,233.89/958.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.97

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