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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.33, 1,322.31 and 565.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.33, 1,322.31 and 565.24 is: 779.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.33 : 1,322.31 = 565.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.33/1,322.31 = 565.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.33x = 1,322.31 × 565.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.33x = 747,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,422.50/958.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.92

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