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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.89, 1,323.45 and 566.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.89, 1,323.45 and 566.13 is: 781.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.89 : 1,323.45 = 566.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.89/1,323.45 = 566.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.89x = 1,323.45 × 566.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.89x = 749,244.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,244.75/958.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.37

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