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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.82, 1,315.02 and 560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.82, 1,315.02 and 560 is: 772.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.82 : 1,315.02 = 560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.82/1,315.02 = 560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.82x = 1,315.02 × 560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.82x = 736,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,411.20/952.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.88

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