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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.51, 1,322.76 and 565.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.51, 1,322.76 and 565.53 is: 780.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.51 : 1,322.76 = 565.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.51/1,322.76 = 565.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.51x = 1,322.76 × 565.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.51x = 748,060.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,060.29/958.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.44

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