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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.88, 1,323.24 and 565.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.88, 1,323.24 and 565.76 is: 780.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.88 : 1,323.24 = 565.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.88/1,323.24 = 565.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.88x = 1,323.24 × 565.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.88x = 748,636.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,636.26/958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.74

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