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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.48, 1,322.58 and 565.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.48, 1,322.58 and 565.36 is: 780.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.48 : 1,322.58 = 565.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.48/1,322.58 = 565.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.48x = 1,322.58 × 565.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.48x = 747,733.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,733.83/958.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.12

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