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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.43, 1,315.86 and 560.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.43, 1,315.86 and 560.58 is: 773.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.43 : 1,315.86 = 560.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.43/1,315.86 = 560.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.43x = 1,315.86 × 560.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.43x = 737,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,644.80/953.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.67

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