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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.26, 1,315.72 and 560.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.26, 1,315.72 and 560.41 is: 773.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.26 : 1,315.72 = 560.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.26/1,315.72 = 560.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.26x = 1,315.72 × 560.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.26x = 737,342.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,342.65/953.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.50

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