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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.39, 1,315.59 and 560.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.39, 1,315.59 and 560.34 is: 773.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.39 : 1,315.59 = 560.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.39/1,315.59 = 560.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.39x = 1,315.59 × 560.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.39x = 737,177.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,177.70/953.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.22

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