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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.62, 1,316.32 and 560.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.62, 1,316.32 and 560.76 is: 774.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.62 : 1,316.32 = 560.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.62/1,316.32 = 560.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.62x = 1,316.32 × 560.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.62x = 738,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,139.60/953.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.04

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