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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.68, 1,316.21 and 560.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.68, 1,316.21 and 560.83 is: 774.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.68 : 1,316.21 = 560.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.68/1,316.21 = 560.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.68x = 1,316.21 × 560.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.68x = 738,167.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,167.25/953.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.02

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