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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.19, 1,322.57 and 560.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.19, 1,322.57 and 560.18 is: 773.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.19 : 1,322.57 = 560.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.19/1,322.57 = 560.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.19x = 1,322.57 × 560.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.19x = 740,881.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,881.97/958.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.21

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