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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.12, 1,315.50 and 560.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.12, 1,315.50 and 560.15 is: 773.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.12 : 1,315.50 = 560.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.12/1,315.50 = 560.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.12x = 1,315.50 × 560.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.12x = 736,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,873.58/953.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.12

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