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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.15, 1,315.58 and 560.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.15, 1,315.58 and 560.30 is: 773.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.15 : 1,315.58 = 560.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.15/1,315.58 = 560.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.15x = 1,315.58 × 560.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.15x = 737,110.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,110.09/953.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.35

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