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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.91, 1,315.96 and 560.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.91, 1,315.96 and 560.75 is: 773.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.91 : 1,315.96 = 560.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.91/1,315.96 = 560.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.91x = 1,315.96 × 560.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.91x = 737,916.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,916.59/953.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.57

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