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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.52, 1,322.80 and 560.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.52, 1,322.80 and 560.43 is: 773.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.52 : 1,322.80 = 560.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.52/1,322.80 = 560.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.52x = 1,322.80 × 560.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.52x = 741,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,335.40/958.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.41

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