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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.52, 1,322.91 and 565.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.52, 1,322.91 and 565.76 is: 780.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.52 : 1,322.91 = 565.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.52/1,322.91 = 565.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.52x = 1,322.91 × 565.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.52x = 748,442.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,442.95/958.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.84

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