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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.83, 1,323.45 and 560.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.83, 1,323.45 and 560.58 is: 773.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.83 : 1,323.45 = 560.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.83/1,323.45 = 560.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.83x = 1,323.45 × 560.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.83x = 741,899.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,899.60/958.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.76

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