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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.53, 1,322.71 and 560.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.53, 1,322.71 and 560.23 is: 773.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.53 : 1,322.71 = 560.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.53/1,322.71 = 560.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.53x = 1,322.71 × 560.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.53x = 741,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,021.82/958.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.08

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