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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.06, 1,314.80 and 559.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.06, 1,314.80 and 559.91 is: 772.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.06 : 1,314.80 = 559.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.06/1,314.80 = 559.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.06x = 1,314.80 × 559.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.06x = 736,160.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,160.29/953.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.42

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