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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.81, 1,316.08 and 560.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.81, 1,316.08 and 560.93 is: 773.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.81 : 1,316.08 = 560.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.81/1,316.08 = 560.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.81x = 1,316.08 × 560.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.81x = 738,222.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,222.88/953.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.97

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