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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.29, 1,322.73 and 565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.29, 1,322.73 and 565.56 is: 780.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.29 : 1,322.73 = 565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.29/1,322.73 = 565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.29x = 1,322.73 × 565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.29x = 748,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,083.18/958.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.64

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