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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.08, 1,322.48 and 559.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.08, 1,322.48 and 559.86 is: 772.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.08 : 1,322.48 = 559.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.08/1,322.48 = 559.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.08x = 1,322.48 × 559.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.08x = 740,403.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,403.65/958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.80

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