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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.47, 1,323.18 and 565.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.47, 1,323.18 and 565.62 is: 780.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.47 : 1,323.18 = 565.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.47/1,323.18 = 565.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.47x = 1,323.18 × 565.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.47x = 748,417.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,417.07/958.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.85

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