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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.92, 1,315.16 and 560.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.92, 1,315.16 and 560.07 is: 772.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.92 : 1,315.16 = 560.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.92/1,315.16 = 560.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.92x = 1,315.16 × 560.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.92x = 736,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,581.66/952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.97

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