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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.94, 1,316.16 and 560.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.94, 1,316.16 and 560.82 is: 773.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.94 : 1,316.16 = 560.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.94/1,316.16 = 560.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.94x = 1,316.16 × 560.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.94x = 738,128.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,128.85/953.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.77

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