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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.96, 1,315.92 and 560.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.96, 1,315.92 and 560.90 is: 773.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.96 : 1,315.92 = 560.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.96/1,315.92 = 560.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.96x = 1,315.92 × 560.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.96x = 738,099.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,099.53/953.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.72

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