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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.92, 1,322.94 and 560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.92, 1,322.94 and 560.40 is: 773.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.92 : 1,322.94 = 560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.92/1,322.94 = 560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.92x = 1,322.94 × 560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.92x = 741,375.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,375.58/958.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.14

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