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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.16, 1,315.44 and 560.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.16, 1,315.44 and 560.22 is: 773.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.16 : 1,315.44 = 560.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.16/1,315.44 = 560.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.16x = 1,315.44 × 560.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.16x = 736,935.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,935.80/953.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.15

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