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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.94, 1,316.34 and 561.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.94, 1,316.34 and 561.10 is: 774.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.94 : 1,316.34 = 561.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.94/1,316.34 = 561.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.94x = 1,316.34 × 561.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.94x = 738,598.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,598.37/953.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.26

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