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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.25, 1,315.50 and 560.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.25, 1,315.50 and 560.27 is: 773.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.25 : 1,315.50 = 560.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.25/1,315.50 = 560.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.25x = 1,315.50 × 560.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.25x = 737,028.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,028.61/953.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.17

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