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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.82, 1,316.39 and 560.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.82, 1,316.39 and 560.77 is: 773.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.82 : 1,316.39 = 560.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.82/1,316.39 = 560.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.82x = 1,316.39 × 560.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.82x = 738,185.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,185.93/953.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.93

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