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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.58, 1,315.89 and 560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.58, 1,315.89 and 560.64 is: 773.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.58 : 1,315.89 = 560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.58/1,315.89 = 560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.58x = 1,315.89 × 560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.58x = 737,740.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,740.57/953.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.65

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