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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.35, 1,315.88 and 560.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.35, 1,315.88 and 560.50 is: 773.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.35 : 1,315.88 = 560.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.35/1,315.88 = 560.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.35x = 1,315.88 × 560.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.35x = 737,546.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,546.75/953.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.64

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