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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.28, 1,314.90 and 560.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.28, 1,314.90 and 560.03 is: 772.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.28 : 1,314.90 = 560.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.28/1,314.90 = 560.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.28x = 1,314.90 × 560.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.28x = 736,376.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,376.87/953.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.47

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