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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.14, 1,322.10 and 565.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.14, 1,322.10 and 565.11 is: 779.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.14 : 1,322.10 = 565.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.14/1,322.10 = 565.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.14x = 1,322.10 × 565.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.14x = 747,131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,131.93/958.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.77

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