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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.28, 1,323.18 and 565.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.28, 1,323.18 and 565.98 is: 780.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.28 : 1,323.18 = 565.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.28/1,323.18 = 565.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.28x = 1,323.18 × 565.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.28x = 748,893.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,893.42/959.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.68

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