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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.96, 1,316.10 and 560.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.96, 1,316.10 and 560.84 is: 773.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.96 : 1,316.10 = 560.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.96/1,316.10 = 560.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.96x = 1,316.10 × 560.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.96x = 738,121.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,121.52/953.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.74

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