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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.16, 1,322.16 and 559.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.16, 1,322.16 and 559.76 is: 772.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.16 : 1,322.16 = 559.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.16/1,322.16 = 559.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.16x = 1,322.16 × 559.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.16x = 740,092.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,092.28/958.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.41

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