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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.67, 1,322.64 and 560.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.67, 1,322.64 and 560.24 is: 772.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.67 : 1,322.64 = 560.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.67/1,322.64 = 560.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.67x = 1,322.64 × 560.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.67x = 740,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,994.18/958.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.94

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