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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.08, 1,321.68 and 564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.08, 1,321.68 and 564.96 is: 779.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.08 : 1,321.68 = 564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.08/1,321.68 = 564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.08x = 1,321.68 × 564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.08x = 746,696.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,696.33/958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.37

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