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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.53, 1,295.36 and 560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.53, 1,295.36 and 560.52 is: 773.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.53 : 1,295.36 = 560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.53/1,295.36 = 560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.53x = 1,295.36 × 560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.53x = 726,075.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,075.19/938.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.63

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