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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.48, 1,315.85 and 560.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.48, 1,315.85 and 560.54 is: 773.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.48 : 1,315.85 = 560.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.48/1,315.85 = 560.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.48x = 1,315.85 × 560.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.48x = 737,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,577.18/953.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.57

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