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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.68, 1,322.51 and 565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.68, 1,322.51 and 565.52 is: 780.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.68 : 1,322.51 = 565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.68/1,322.51 = 565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.68x = 1,322.51 × 565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.68x = 747,896.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,896.42/958.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.13

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