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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.41, 1,322.69 and 565.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.41, 1,322.69 and 565.47 is: 780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.41 : 1,322.69 = 565.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.41/1,322.69 = 565.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.41x = 1,322.69 × 565.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.41x = 747,938.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,938.69/958.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.40

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