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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.02, 1,315.20 and 560.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.02, 1,315.20 and 560.26 is: 773.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.02 : 1,315.20 = 560.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.02/1,315.20 = 560.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.02x = 1,315.20 × 560.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.02x = 736,853.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,853.95/953.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.18

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