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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.86, 1,323 and 565.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.86, 1,323 and 565.74 is: 780.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.86 : 1,323 = 565.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.86/1,323 = 565.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.86x = 1,323 × 565.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.86x = 748,474.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,474.02/958.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.59

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