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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.52, 1,316.04 and 560.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.52, 1,316.04 and 560.56 is: 773.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.52 : 1,316.04 = 560.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.52/1,316.04 = 560.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.52x = 1,316.04 × 560.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.52x = 737,719.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,719.38/953.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.68

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