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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.70, 1,315.62 and 560.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.70, 1,315.62 and 560.31 is: 772.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.70 : 1,315.62 = 560.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.70/1,315.62 = 560.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.70x = 1,315.62 × 560.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.70x = 737,155.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,155.04/953.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.94

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