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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.82, 1,315.98 and 560.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.82, 1,315.98 and 560.97 is: 773.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.82 : 1,315.98 = 560.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.82/1,315.98 = 560.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.82x = 1,315.98 × 560.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.82x = 738,225.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,225.30/953.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.97

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