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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.07, 1,322.12 and 559.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.07, 1,322.12 and 559.82 is: 772.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.07 : 1,322.12 = 559.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.07/1,322.12 = 559.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.07x = 1,322.12 × 559.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.07x = 740,139.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,139.81/958.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.54

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