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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.07, 1,315.24 and 560.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.07, 1,315.24 and 560.12 is: 772.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.07 : 1,315.24 = 560.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.07/1,315.24 = 560.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.07x = 1,315.24 × 560.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.07x = 736,684.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,684.25/953.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.96

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