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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.88, 1,315.94 and 560.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.88, 1,315.94 and 560.22 is: 772.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.88 : 1,315.94 = 560.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.88/1,315.94 = 560.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.88x = 1,315.94 × 560.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.88x = 737,215.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,215.91/953.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.86

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