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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.32, 1,315.56 and 560.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.32, 1,315.56 and 560.38 is: 773.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.32 : 1,315.56 = 560.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.32/1,315.56 = 560.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.32x = 1,315.56 × 560.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.32x = 737,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,213.51/953.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.31

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