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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.73, 1,316.13 and 560.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.73, 1,316.13 and 560.67 is: 773.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.73 : 1,316.13 = 560.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.73/1,316.13 = 560.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.73x = 1,316.13 × 560.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.73x = 737,914.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,914.61/953.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.71

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