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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.28, 1,315.56 and 560.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.28, 1,315.56 and 560.28 is: 773.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.28 : 1,315.56 = 560.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.28/1,315.56 = 560.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.28x = 1,315.56 × 560.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.28x = 737,081.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,081.96/953.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.21

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