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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.41, 1,322.89 and 560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.41, 1,322.89 and 560.16 is: 773.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.41 : 1,322.89 = 560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.41/1,322.89 = 560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.41x = 1,322.89 × 560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.41x = 741,028.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,028.66/958.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.19

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