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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.72, 1,315.60 and 560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.72, 1,315.60 and 560.64 is: 773.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.72 : 1,315.60 = 560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.72/1,315.60 = 560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.72x = 1,315.60 × 560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.72x = 737,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,577.98/953.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.37

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