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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.08, 1,315.18 and 560.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.08, 1,315.18 and 560.09 is: 772.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.08 : 1,315.18 = 560.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.08/1,315.18 = 560.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.08x = 1,315.18 × 560.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.08x = 736,619.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,619.17/953.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.88

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