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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.86, 1,316.44 and 560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.86, 1,316.44 and 560.88 is: 774.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.86 : 1,316.44 = 560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.86/1,316.44 = 560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.86x = 1,316.44 × 560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.86x = 738,369.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,369.27/953.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.09

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