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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.64, 1,322.45 and 565.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.64, 1,322.45 and 565.43 is: 780.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.64 : 1,322.45 = 565.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.64/1,322.45 = 565.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.64x = 1,322.45 × 565.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.64x = 747,754.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,754.61/958.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.02

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