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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.78, 1,323.04 and 565.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.78, 1,323.04 and 565.72 is: 780.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.78 : 1,323.04 = 565.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.78/1,323.04 = 565.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.78x = 1,323.04 × 565.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.78x = 748,470.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,470.19/958.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.65

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