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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.97, 1,316.21 and 560.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.97, 1,316.21 and 560.91 is: 773.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.97 : 1,316.21 = 560.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.97/1,316.21 = 560.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.97x = 1,316.21 × 560.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.97x = 738,275.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,275.35/953.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.90

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