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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.80, 1,322.74 and 565.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.80, 1,322.74 and 565.66 is: 780.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.80 : 1,322.74 = 565.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.80/1,322.74 = 565.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.80x = 1,322.74 × 565.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.80x = 748,221.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,221.11/958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.37

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