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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.77, 1,323.27 and 565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.77, 1,323.27 and 565.92 is: 781.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.77 : 1,323.27 = 565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.77/1,323.27 = 565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.77x = 1,323.27 × 565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.77x = 748,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,864.96/958.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.07

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