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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.31, 1,315.41 and 560.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.31, 1,315.41 and 560.46 is: 773.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.31 : 1,315.41 = 560.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.31/1,315.41 = 560.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.31x = 1,315.41 × 560.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.31x = 737,234.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,234.69/953.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.34

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