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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.94, 1,323.28 and 565.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.94, 1,323.28 and 565.98 is: 781.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.94 : 1,323.28 = 565.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.94/1,323.28 = 565.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.94x = 1,323.28 × 565.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.94x = 748,950.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,950.01/958.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.02

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