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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.35, 1,322.55 and 565.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.35, 1,322.55 and 565.41 is: 780.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.35 : 1,322.55 = 565.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.35/1,322.55 = 565.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.35x = 1,322.55 × 565.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.35x = 747,783.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,783.00/958.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.28

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