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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.79, 1,316.48 and 560.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.79, 1,316.48 and 560.94 is: 774.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.79 : 1,316.48 = 560.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.79/1,316.48 = 560.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.79x = 1,316.48 × 560.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.79x = 738,466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,466.29/953.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.24

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