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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.32, 1,315.20 and 560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.32, 1,315.20 and 560.20 is: 772.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.32 : 1,315.20 = 560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.32/1,315.20 = 560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.32x = 1,315.20 × 560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.32x = 736,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,775.04/953.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.85

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