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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.72, 1,316.04 and 560.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.72, 1,316.04 and 560.84 is: 773.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.72 : 1,316.04 = 560.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.72/1,316.04 = 560.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.72x = 1,316.04 × 560.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.72x = 738,087.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,087.87/953.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.90

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