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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.50, 1,322.76 and 565.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.50, 1,322.76 and 565.86 is: 780.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.50 : 1,322.76 = 565.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.50/1,322.76 = 565.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.50x = 1,322.76 × 565.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.50x = 748,496.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,496.97/958.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.90

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