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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.77, 1,316.20 and 560.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.77, 1,316.20 and 560.79 is: 773.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.77 : 1,316.20 = 560.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.77/1,316.20 = 560.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.77x = 1,316.20 × 560.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.77x = 738,110.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,110.40/953.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.89

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