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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.93, 1,323.50 and 560.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.93, 1,323.50 and 560.63 is: 773.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.93 : 1,323.50 = 560.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.93/1,323.50 = 560.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.93x = 1,323.50 × 560.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.93x = 741,993.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,993.81/958.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.77

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