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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.98, 1,323.08 and 566.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.98, 1,323.08 and 566.10 is: 781.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.98 : 1,323.08 = 566.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.98/1,323.08 = 566.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.98x = 1,323.08 × 566.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.98x = 748,987.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,987.56/958.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.03

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