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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.67, 1,315.65 and 560.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.67, 1,315.65 and 560.70 is: 773.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.67 : 1,315.65 = 560.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.67/1,315.65 = 560.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.67x = 1,315.65 × 560.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.67x = 737,684.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,684.96/953.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.52

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